Reading Memorial High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reading, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1960 volume:

pioneer nineteen hundred and sixty reading, massachusetts j-J j ' S O firi 0 O — pioneer board Art Staff Co-Editors Eileen March Arthur Venditti Literary Staff Co-Editors Donna-Lane Boudreau William Reed, Jr. Profile Staff Co-Editors Mary Ellen Bode Bradford Perry Business Staff Co-Editors Marcia Poock Theodore Nigro Co-Ordinator Robert Petrucci Head Typist .%••• Carol Richards Introduction From the beginning of time man has been endowed with an adventurous spirit that has constantly searched for the Why behind the un¬ known; for a superior method to improve his way of life. This feeling of unrest was the pri¬ mary reason our country was founded and at¬ tained its present greatness. In their search, the men of the new-born America looked to the West, a vast area, unknown, untamed, and un¬ conquered. The American characteristic of pioneering was born of the rigors of the west¬ ward expansion. The Pioneering Spirit grew as more and more of the populace embarked on the journey toward the Pacific coast. We, the pupils of Reading Memorial High School, have inherited this spirit from our fore fathers. From the tim£ we entered the school as Freshmen we have been striving to fulfill a purpose, not to open a new territory, but to gain knowledge of areas already explored. As new students our future was unknown, but with each step of the journey we became more familiar with the problems we faced. Now, with our goal in sight, we realize it is not the ultimate. As our pioneering ancestors before us, we have a future after commencement that is for us un¬ known, untamed, unconquered. Reading Memorial High School is the place of our pioneering. 2 The curt ain opens for a study of the world of culture. Table of Contents Page Introduction . 2 Dedication . 4 Administration, Faculty, Staff . 8 I Chapter I Fall Sports . 24 Freshmen . 34 Organizations Activities . 40 II Chapter II Winter Sports . 50 Sophomores . 58 Organizations Activities . 64 III Chapter III Spring Sports . 74 Juniors . 78 Organizations Activities . 84 IV Chapter IV Seniors . 102 Advertisements 3 Dedication Elizabeth A. Batchelder This June, Elizabeth Batchelder will retire after dedicating forty-eight years to the teaching profession. The absence of her services will be felt by both the faculty and by the innumerable pupils who have benefited from her classes and guidance. Her ready willingness to advise and assist in the typing of research papers has won the appreciation of many perplexed juniors and seniors. Her devoted efforts have played an important part in making Reading Memorial High School the estimable school that it now is. Miss Batchelder, a graduate of Reading High School, attended the State Teachers College at Salem and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Simmons College. She has witnessed many firsts” since she entered the school in 1916 as an English teacher. Supervising the 1928 Pioneer, she was the first to publish candid pictures in the year book. While working as a guidance director during the Great Depression, she was instrumental in finding employ¬ ment for jobless seniors. By dedicating this yearbook to Miss Batchelder, the members of the Pioneer staff of I960, in behalf of the many students who have come into con¬ tact with her, wish to express their gratitude and respect for the training, guidance, and understanding she has given to her students throughout the years. Only through this assistance have many students been able to pioneer into the field of business as a preparation for their life’s work. 4 Dedication Frederick J. Pope With the close of the current academic year, Frederick Pope will retire from his position as head of the Reading High School Science Department. Although he himself will depart, our well-equipped science laboratories and the high standard of our science program will remain as a testament to his years of devoted service. Mr. Pope, a native of Maine, graduated from Colby College and later received his Masters’ Degree from Harvard. In 1922 he came to Reading as a mathematics teacher, but soon he affiliated with the science department of which he became the head in the early 1930’s. Since that time he has worked tirelessly to propagate science in our school by diligently economizing to build up the available apparatus, and by giving students the personal attention needed for a complete understanding of the subject. As he steps down from the position which he has so conscientiously ful¬ filled, Mr. Pope will take with him the good wishes of the hundreds of students, past and present, who have known him. The Pioneer staff of I960 would like to join with them in saluting a man who has helped each of us as pioneers to explore in some part the wonderful world about us. To Mr. Frederick J. Pope we sincerely and respectfully say thank you.” 3 And they looked to the West and searched it with their eyes and there was the endless forest . . —Stephen Vincent Benet Administration MR. WILLIAM W. RODGERS This school year several decisive and advan¬ tageous changes have been executed under the efficient leadership and able administration of our principal, Mr. William Rodgers. The pio¬ neering spirit, evident in the continued efforts of this man to improve our curriculum, has re¬ sulted in revision in several courses of study, forming accelerated groups in United States History, Math IV, and English IV, and initiating a new subject, Home and Family. Other out¬ standing changes are the expansion in student activities and Physical Education, and the or¬ ganization of summer school at the high school level. Through his initiative and ambition, Mr. Rodgers has enabled our school to surpass its excellent and laudable scholastic standards. MR. ALTON C. BENNETT Mr. Alton C. Bennett, now in his third year as the Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys, is important to Reading Memorial High School because of his genuine interest in every student. Since he came to Reading in 1947 as a history teacher, Mr. Bennett has served the school in many capacities: assistant football coach, head baseball coach, faculty manager of athletics, and head of the History Depart ment. Mr. Bennett, through his tireless efforts in behalf of the pupils, has earned the respect of the entire stu¬ dent body. MISS FLORENCE G. NICHOLS Miss Florence G. Nichols, the congenial Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls, is respect¬ ed and liked by all students at Reading Me¬ morial High School. The seniors have found her aid an invaluable asset on various dance and senior play committees and especially during the hectic graduation week. By showing genu¬ ine interest in each individual member of the student body, Miss Nichols has contributed im¬ measurably to the high standards of the school in its aim for new goals of scholarship and ser¬ vice. Ralph Lawrence discusses after-gradua tion plans with Miss Hart. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Since the road across the plains of learning divides into many branching paths, and a decision must be made at every ford, the Guidance Department is essential to all students in their travels west toward the new lands of opportunity, achieve¬ ment, and responsibility. Attempting to solve the every-day problems of each indi¬ vidual pupil, the members of the Guidance Department at Reading Memorial High School are always willing to give help¬ ful advice concerning after-gradaution plans and to suggest pos¬ sible careers on the basis of the students’ vocational aptitudes and abilities. This active interest has made the department one of the most important in the school today. In addition to ad¬ vising pupils through personal interviews, the counselors, Mr. Karakashian, Miss Hart, and Mr. Pacino, also plan interesting and informative occupational conferences, administer various tests, supply material on available scholarships, and make up the schedule of classes for the entire school. Mr. Ara A. Karakashian Miss Helen M. Hart Mr. John B. Pacino 9 Faculty Seated: Clarissa B. Abbott, Ruth A. White, Jeannette T. Bell, Jane K. Cutcliffe, chairman; Ruth Conti. Standing: Elizabeth A. Dagdigian, Wendell W. Hodgkins, Leonard F. D ' Orlando, Harold E. Bond, Sally Stembridge. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Each year the competent, hardworking English Department must teach a new group of freshmen how to use its native language effectively. The ever-increas¬ ing importance of high school English is met by a com¬ prehensive four-year program of grammar, literature, and composition. Freshmen and sophomores spend much time on grammar although they do read The Mer¬ chant of Venice, Julius Caesar, and The House of Seven Gables. Juniors advance to a broader study of literature, including Tale of Two Cities, Macbeth, and various essays which give the student a basis for his own writ¬ ing. Seniors find themselves overwhelmed wdth com¬ positions, outside reading, and a study of English litera¬ ture including Hamlet. This challenge is met, however, through the diligence of both students and teachers, and the resulting proficiency in English, which makes the graduating students ready for either college or business, proves that the time and effort is not wasted. Senior English students begin to understand Mrs. Cutcliffe’s rendi¬ tion of Hamlet. 10 Seated: Elizabeth A. Dag- digian, Richard B. Ham, Helen M. Hart. Standing: Joseph Nisco, Arthur L. Spencer, chairman, Alex¬ ander Boch. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Reading Memorial High School’s extensive for¬ eign language program offers students the opportunity for studying as many as four years of Latin or French and three years of Spanish. The pupils who take these courses find that the rewards of being able to understand a new language are well worth the necessary work. Al¬ though the rules of grammar and pronunciation some¬ times seem monotonous and wearisome, students soon realize that a basic knowledge of such elementaries as conjugations, declensi ons, and vocabularies must be acquired before an interesting discussion of the litera¬ ture of a foreign country can begin. Through the study of this literature, students are able to learn much about the culture and philosophy of the people of the world, and they are able to discover the similarities of thought of all mankind despite the language barriers which sepa¬ rate individuals. The French three-four class with Mr. Ham works on translation. 11 Seated: Gale M. Webber, James M. Aldrich, chairman; Edwina M. Donohoe. Standing: Robert H. Dunbar, Willis E. Anderson. HISTORY DEPARTMENT With each hour of the day, there are more prob¬ lems facing the world and the United States govern¬ ment. At Reading Memorial High School, students are offered various history courses which are pat¬ terned to prepare them for our changing world. Geography and American government are considered in Civics; the earliest achievements and the progress of civilization, in Ancient History; the expansion and development of our country, in United States His¬ tory; and social problems and basic economics, in Problems of Democracy. These courses are designed to prepare pupils to accept responsibilities and to be¬ come conscientious citizens. They enable students to pioneer their way into the future with a new concept of the opportunities which await them. 12 Seniors in Mr. Webber’s History class are caught off guard. Seated: Elinor Ravesi, Frederick J. Pope, chairman; Helen R. Zimmermann. Standing: Rolfe T. Banister, James T. Murphy, David L. Garland, Jerome M. Pierianowicz, Robert Miksen. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Science Department of Reading Memorial High School offers many diverse and interesting courses for its students to explore. As an introduc¬ tion to the scientific world, general science is of¬ fered to the freshmen. Here the student acquires a broad background of knowledge which not only prepares him for more advanced studies but also introduces him to various scientific careers. Dis¬ sections and class projects predominate the curricu¬ lum for sophomores in biology classes. Later dur¬ ing this study students are able to create and de¬ velop their own projects to be entered for judging in the science fair. Equally important to the learn¬ ing acquired in biology is that gained from chem¬ istry, the study of the basic elements, and from physics, the study of the laws of the universe and their applications. An excellent course in anatomy is also offered for senior girls interested in nurs¬ ing. Each person who successfully completes this science program has been well prepared for the more advanced college courses by experience in the laboratories, by informative lectures and films, and above all by capable teachers. Bob Murray, Doug Mader and Jeff Ahlin prepare for Chem¬ istry experiments with Mr. Banister. 13 Seated: Mary E. Eaton, Hazel M. Percy, chairman; Elizabeth G. Hardy. Standing: Rolfe T. Banister, Robert R. Gray, John A. Hollingsworth, Francis J. Logan. - • M New shapes and figures for Sally Higgins and Linda Sutliff. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT , The students of Reading Memorial High School are very fortunate to have such an excellent Mathematics Department for furthering their studies in this field. Because of the large selec¬ tion of courses, each pupil can find the subject which will be most useful to him after gradaution, whether his plans include entering commercial work or attending an institution of higher learn¬ ing. A future member of the business world can take several fundamental mathematics courses, which lead to the later study of bookkeeping. Col¬ lege preparatory students may increase their know¬ ledge of mathematics by choosing subjects ranging from elementary algebra to the more complex studies of solid geometry, trigonometry, and calcu¬ lus. The information gained from these courses is important since an adequate background of mathe¬ matics plays a significant part in the daily lives of all who, as pioneers, are searching for new hori¬ zons. 14 Seated: Doris L. Kelly, E. Jane Reed, chairman; Elizabeth A. Batchelder. Standing: An¬ thony V. Salvo. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The curriculum of the Commercial Depart¬ ment adequately prepares the student for a career in the business world. Courses in shorthand, typ¬ ing, bookkeeping and general business, covered under the guidance of an excellent teaching staff, enable the student to go either directly into the business field or on to further education. The Commercial Department is well-equipped with modern business machines which provide oppor¬ tunity for the student to gain confidence in their use. Through the school’s program of permitting them to serve in the office and as secretaries to various faculty members, commercial students be¬ come acquainted with office routine and gain prac¬ tical experience. Future business men and women receive an excellent background through the Read¬ ing Memorial High School commercial course. Joyce Vercammen does clerical work. 15 James L. Roth, Geraldine F. Roy, Ernestine H. Macdonald. FINE ARTS The music, art, and literature programs at Reading Memorial High School provide interest and enjoyment for many students. Besides possessing a wide range of reference materials and periodicals to help pupils on research projects, the school library is well supplied with magazines and books to suit any taste. In the art room students are able to create new and interesting effects through a variety of media on hand. Under careful instruction they develop a useful application of their artistic abilities. Pupils who are musically tal¬ ented have an opportunity to join the glee club, band, orchestra, or chorus, a simplified form of the glee club. Classes in music apprecia¬ tion and theory are also available to instruct students in the technical aspects of the subject . Through varied programs of study, the Fine Arts Department has contributed greatly toward supplying a cultural background for all members of the student body. Carol Kidder fixes the little man. Junior artists are busy at work. gj m 1 7 A 16 Robert F. Patterson, George Caron, Frederick C. Wales, Ardis V. Chapman, Neta Sue Melton. PRACTICAL ARTS Because a knowledge of practical arts is essential to all young men and women who are planning to enter either homemaking or industry, Reading Memorial High School supplies interested students with many courses in these fields. Available to girls is a variety of subjects dealing with home economics. The clothing course includes a study of fabrics, dressmaking, and fashion design while the girls in cooking classes gain experience in planning nutritious menus and preparing food. Household management, another interesting and informative subject, emphasizes child care and family relations. In the well-equipped shops, boys receive valuable training in various fields of industry, such as mechanical drawing, printing, woodwork¬ ing, metal work, and automotive mechanics. The students taking these courses are given an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills through individual experience. Dan McMullen and William Mason are busy sawing wood. Gayle Young, Nancyjane Fellows, Judi DiCesare, Leslie Jollymore, and Donna Ward tend to their knitting as future mothers. 17 Seated: Walter E. Hawkes, Virginia Bartlett, Philip W. Althoff. Stand¬ ing: John A. Hollingsworth PHYSICAL EDUCATION Once again the Physical Education Department at Reading Memorial High School emphasized good health and character development through a varied pro¬ gram of athletics. An additional aim this year was to increase the physical fitness of each individual student who attended the regularly scheduled gym classes. The results were measured by means of tests, administered in the fall and spring, to determine the strength of a pupil as compared to the average strength for his height and weight according to nationwide studies. Under the di¬ rection of able teachers, students took part in many acti¬ vities ranging from football, track, cross-country, hock¬ ey, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf for the boys, to square dancing, field hockey, basketball, and softball for the girls. The good sportsmanship and team co¬ operation acquired by participating in these sports will help equip any student to set out on the expeditions of life. Basketballs fly as the girls practice forward passes. 18 Brad Perry and Mr. Bronner look over the new Driver Ed. car. DRIVER EDUCATION Each year under the able guidance of Mr. Bronner, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Ham, and Mr. Miksen, many juniors and seniors receive their drivers’ licenses. The Driver Education Course consists of thirty hours of class work and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. During the class work the students learn rules of safe driving, road courtesy, basic mechanics, and care of the automobile. Filmstrips and informal lectures by the teachers supple¬ ment the work-book text. After passing a final test, the students receive actual driving experience, both by ob¬ serving their fellow students and by driving themselves. When these students receive their licenses they are capable, careful, and courteous drivers. Will Carol Page, Anne Sebeika, Laura Richards, Nancy Davis, and Mr. Anderson get back safely with Marcia Poock at the wheel? 19 THE OFFICE STAFF This year Mrs. McDonough and Miss Gallagher have come to Reading Memorial High School to join Miss Underhill on the office staff. Since keeping impor¬ tant records and doing the numerous jobs of a typical high school office occupy a great deal of time, several students assist the secretaries by typing, answering the telephone, and running errands around the school. While performing their usual duties, the friendly mem¬ bers of this staff are always ready to help anyone who appears at the office window. Evelyn H. Lazenby, secretary; Mar¬ garet B. Clewley, supervisor of health; Aldona Bell, school nurse. HEALTH STAFF The members of the efficient Health Staff at Read¬ ing Memorial High School, Mrs. Clewly and Mrs. Bell, the school nurses, and their secretary, Mrs. Lazenby, are always ready to help pupils who become ill or injured either in school or at a school sponsored event. Besides giving medical attention to those who need it, the nurses have the responsibility of testing the vision and hearing of every student in the school. Eileen March and Mrs. Bell chat during an eye examination. Nancyjane Fellows instructs Jean Giurleo, Carolyn Haynes, and Theiss Tibbs in running the ma¬ chine. Ethel Gallagher, Mrs. Pauline McDonough, Jean Underhill. Kitty Maloy and Donald Lane move through the lunch line. CAFETERIA STAFF Five days a week, in the high school’s modern kitchen, the Cafeteria Staff works to prepare a nourish¬ ing hot meal for students who buy their lunches. These capable women, assisted by several student volunteers, also have charge of the sale of milk and ice cream to those pupils who prefer to bring their own lunches. The members of the Cafeteria Staff are important to Reading Memorial High School because of the excellent service they render to each individual student. Helen Beaman, Anna Vickery, Genevieve Demenkow, Edna Fra¬ zier, Evelyn Mullen. THE CUSTODIANS The efficient high school custodians are always ready to spend many extra hours at special affairs such as dances, sporting events, and P.T.A. meet¬ ings. This group, under the leadership of Mr. Young, plays an important part in keeping the building clean and attractive, and is also respon¬ sible for the care of the spacious grounds. These able men and women deserve the gratitude of every student because of their continuous work to improve the appearance of Reading Memorial High School. Seated: Stuart R. Nichols, Elmer E. Young, head custodian; Theresa Meuse. Standing: Daniel J. White, Catherine M. Miller. 21 Freshmen to ll_ H i FOOTBALL TEAM First Row: Paul Young, James Johnson, David Paul, Barry Gale, Richard Dalton, Rufus Clark, Clifford Ash, David Carroll, William Johnson, Bradford Howard, Donald Lane, Robert Godfrey, Vincent Fierro, Mark Bertlesen, David Sanborn. Second Row: George Adams, Ronald Sullivan, Donald Cotreau, William Clay, Clarence Meuse, Paul Mello, James Brown, Richard Chesley, Steven Rhodes, Richard Horton, Thomas Guy, Peter Strassel, Philip Broeg, Douglas Mader, Walter Walsh. Third Row: Sidney Bates, John Gilbert, Thomas Haskell, Charles Bangs, Kenneth Olson, Richard Gerrier, Jon-Michael Fennelly, Kenneth DiCicco, Douglas Stevens, Paul Hubbard, Nicholas Gregorio, Graham Gerade, James Gato, Ned Kevorcian, John Torra, Robert Conti. Fourth Row: David White, Joseph Perry, Robert Kiley, John Muise, Larry Lapham, Richard Tomp¬ kins, William Nason, John Morse, Coach John Hollingsworth, Coach Robert Miksen, Coach Richard Chapman. Football The Reading Memorial High School Football Squad opened its 1959 season with a half-triumph by tying the Warriors. Led by Vincent Fierro, William Johnson, and David Sanborn, Reading twice drove within Wakefield’s fifteen yard line but failed to score either time. After losing to Belmont and tying Concord, the team experienced its first win over Springfield Classical. Methuen also suffered defeat at Reading’s hands. The Rockets’ football season reached its climax when Reading vanquished Winchester for the first time in ten years. Highlighted by James Brown’s blocking, the defensive play of the entire team will not soon be forgotten. Melrose, the future class B champion, shut out Reading in the next game, despite the greater offensive yardage netted by Richard Horton’s passing and Kenneth Olson’s receiv¬ ing. Snapping back after this defeat, the team gained a.win Coach Hollingsworth and a hopeful football team keep their eyes on the ball. over Lexington in which Graham Gerade’s 95 yard kickoff return and Clifford Ash’s tackling were outstanding. On Thanksgiving Day, Reading defeated its traditional rival, Stoneham, to finish in fourth place in the Middlesex League with a record of five wins, two ties, and two losses. Without the direction of coaches John Hollingsworth, Robert Miksen, and Richard Chapman and the determina¬ tion of the players under co-captains David Carroll and Clifford Ash, this record of achievement would not have been possible. Next year the Rockets look forward to an even better season with captain Kenneth Olson leading sixteen return¬ ing lettermen. If the team members show the same fine spirit that they have in other years, there will be nothing to stop them from compiling a winning record. The players show their appreciation for Coach Miksen. Cheers for the winning touchdown. Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading FOOTBALL SCORES . 14 Wakefield . 20 Belmont . . 12 Concord . . 32 Springfield Classical . 24 Methuen . . 30 Winchester . . 0 Melrose . . 20 Lexington . 22 Stoneham . j I fmr ' jf JWW1 Future captain Ken Olsen catches that all-important touchdown pass. The referee instructs co-cap¬ tains Dave Carroll and Cliff Ash. 25 Spectators watch to see if Reading’s man will be tackled. Barry Gale carries the ball towards the end zone in the Reading vs. 26 Wakefield game. Reading’s Bill Johnson finds himself surrounded by the opposing team. Football boys carry queen, Chris Mc- Keehan, across the field as Baton acti- Reading’s carrier Graham Gerarde sur- vities begin in the background. ges through Stoneham players. Graham Gerade makes a flying leap for the ball. Majorettes Kathy Faucette, Gail Mar¬ ble, Diane MacMillan, Lea Lashi, and Gail McEnroe come from the Reading Graham Gerade charges by one remain- Rocket. j n g player. Ken Olson surges toward Reading goal posts. Ronnie Sullivan sprints towards Read¬ ing’s end zone. 27 First Row: James Roth, Gerri Costa, Harry Holbrook, Brooks Pier- pont, Alvin Blanchard, Wayne Boyden, Robert Lemaire, Anne Packard, Craig Brandt, Nancy Nichols, Gray Kramer, Ralph Carter, David Sias, Geoffrey Bell, Fred Perry, Douglas Anderson, Chandler Marden, Robert Davidson, Henry Buckley, Harold Mallock. Second Row: Bonnie Cates, Donna- Lounsbury, Miriam Hodges, Marcia Green, Barbara Burpee, Nancy Smith, Beverly Gregorio, Richard Kennedy, Peter Huges, Marjorie Maher, Susan Murro, Mary Lu Carroll, Mary Moore, Diane Berninger, Rebecca Weeks, Buce Mac- Kenzie, Barbara Munro, Sally Wells. Third Row: Larry Watson, Roger Crouse, Mark Barry, Robert Taber, Alan Curtis, Winslow Poore, Richard Austin, Richard Bordeau, Barry Sutherland, Charles Jennings, Jeffrey Ahlin, Robert Bennett, Ronald Blake, Robert Lincoln, Leo Sheehan, William Cashman, Jeremy McRell. Band One group that contributes greatly to the excite¬ ment and enjoyment of a football game is a spirited band. The Reading Memorial High School Band not only performed at all the football games but also held a spring concert featuring a variety of music ranging from classical pieces to jazz. These musical compositions, all ably played by the band, clearly demonstrated the skill of Mr. James Roth, the leader, and the versatility of the students participating in this organization. HONOR GUARD Kirby Green, Baily Weeks, James Steven¬ son, Donald Homer. PROGRAM GIRLS Lois Baker, Nancy Davis, Judith Hill, and Jane Stone. 28 Front: Catherine Bates and Judy Sias, leaders. First Row: Carol Durell, Lucretia Dennison, Kathleen Meehan, Suzanne Casey, Karen Frazier, Gail Marble, Barbara Mick, Judith Kay, Carol Calvin, Jean Crowell. Second Row: Gail Florence, Diane MacMillan, Joan Lobdell, Barbara Bell, Judith Elliot, Susan Healy, Judith Holbrook, Dorothea Faucette, Donna Amirault, Lynda Simms, Susan Doherty, Karen Hayes. Third Row: Jacqueline Rixon, Diane Driscoll, Susan Clark, Kathleen Faucette, Barbara Hermann, Jill Emerson, Cynthia Power, Gail McEnroe, Leatrice Laschi, Carolyn Hubbard, Barbara Cramer. Baton Squad Judi Sias and Cathy Bates star in a baton routine for the Thanksgiving Day game. TICKET SELLERS Seated: Patricia Brackett, Winifred Spurr, Mary Hagerty, Beverly Reardon. Standing: Barbara Flanagan, Barbara Riessle, Leslie Jollymore, Suzanne Brush, Louise Lassieur. This year the Reading Memorial High School Baton Squad was directed by Mr. James Calvin; leaders, Judith Sias and Catherine Bates; and monitors, Jacqueline Rixon and Barbara Cramer. Through after-school practice sessions, the girls per¬ fected their routines, consisting of twirling, kicking, and precision drilling, for the colorful presentation at the Saturday football games. Featured for the first time were a rocket routine and an umbrella routine with the umbrellas painted in the school colors. Al¬ though the Squad participated most actively at foot¬ ball games, rallies, and parades, it also performed for individual clubs and groups. yfh. t 29 Standing: Svea Carlson, Karen Johnson, Susan Pinto, Marcia Poock, Mary Ellen Bode, Nancy Saylor, Linda Snow, Elizabeth Davis. Seated: Anne DeLong and Rebecca Alexan¬ der, head cheerleaders. Anne Delong, Head Cheerleader. The cheerleaders consolidate the crowd’s yells at the Thanksgiving Day game. Cheerleaders Who’s going to win today?” — that was the familiar cry as Reading’s vivacious Varsity Cheerleaders spurred the football and basketball teams on to victory. These girls, led by Rebecca Alexander and Anne Delong, helped to heighten school spirit at both the pep rallies and the games themselves. New this year, the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders encourages jayvee” fans to back their teams. The energetic Freshman Cheerleaders, too, did much to increase class support of the ninth grade squads. Because of their vitality and spirit, these girls have all been a worthwhile addition to the school’s sporting events. Beckie Alexander, Head Cheer¬ leader. 30 ror The cheerleaders’ guests are enjoying them¬ selves. Cheerleaders Elizabeth Davis, Linda Snow, Anne DeLong, Nancy Saylor, Mary Ellen Bode, Marcia Poock, Susan Pinto, Karen John¬ son, Rebecca Alexander, Svea Carlson. Cheerleaders ' Dance On the night of December 11, 1959, the annual Cheerleaders Dance was held amid the enchantment of beautiful Shangri-La. The music of Billy Mitchell and his orchestra greatly enhanced the dream-like atmos¬ phere of paradise. White Christmas,” sung by Anne DeLong, and Winter Wonderland,” presented by all the cheer¬ leaders, provided entertainment for the evening. In addition, the group’s rendition of Shangri-La,” theme song of the dance, added to the mood created by the colorful decorations. On behalf of the cheerleaders, Mary Ellen Bode presented gifts of appreciation to Miss Nichols and co¬ captains Rebecca Alexander and Anne DeLong. Then, just before the traditional waltz for the Football Queen, Her Highness, Carol Chris” McKeehan, received a cor¬ sage from co-captains Clifford Ash and David Carroll. All too soon the dance came to a close. Only the pink and green decorations remained as a memento of the never-to-be-forgotten evening. The beginning of a wonderful evening. The pause that refreshes. 31 First Row: William Bell, Roy Parsons, Carl Bertelsen, Richard Dunn, James Demenkow, Richard Converse, Andrew Lamborghini, Earl Beighley. Second Row: Clifford Baker, Ted Chambers, Alan Tasker, William Reed, Jeffrey Kean, Everett Milley, Edward Johnson. Third Row: Richard Crab- bendam, Michael Chisholm, John Rose, Frederick Berry, Glenn Pierce, Charles Jennings, Coach James Aldrich. Fourth Row: Wendell Berry, Robert Murray, Edward Cornwall, William Bliss, George Lufkin, Martin Sullivan, Paul Turner. Future Cross Country captain James Demenkow, Coach Aldrich, and 1959 captain Richard Dunn. Cross Country The cross country runner does not receive the glory of the football hero, but he gains something more important — personal determination and self discipline. From the moment the gun fires, each runner is on his own. He has none of the team excitement of a football game to drive him; his sole motivating force is his own determination to do his best and the knowledge that he must place if his team is to win. With these qualities predom inant, Reading’s cross country te m began its interscholastic compe¬ tition by defeating Wakefield 20-39. In the next two meets, however, the team suffered disappoint¬ ing defeats from Revere and Haverhill, only to strike back with an overwhelming victory over Stoneham 20-41. Unfortunately this was the last victory of the season, for the final three meets were with the strongest teams in the area — Winchester, the downfall for Reading teams; Salem, the Mid¬ dlesex League Champions; and Lexington, the New England Champions. In the Winchester meet Captain Richard Dunn displayed the drive and self-discipline of a true cross country runner as he moved from eighth to second place in the last few hundred feet of the race. Although Reading did not compile a very impressive dual meet record, the team placed a commendable eleventh in the Middlesex League meet and a fifth in the State meet, one of the most important and most grueling events of the season. The favorable results of these two meets have pro¬ vided encouragement for next year’s team. 32 First Row: Carol Hoyt, Pauline Quinton, Sandra Knight, Sharon Mullen, Marguerite Nash, Susan Gissler, Jean Torra, Virginia Flight, Louise Rose. Second Row: Sharon Weed, Donna Lounsbury, Judith Watkins, Jane Snook, Samantha Wright, Barbara Demars, Louise Lassieur, Judith Maxwell, Jean Guirleo, Lisa Nargis. Third Row: Miss Bartlett, Martha Smith, Marsha Critchett, Barbara Nason, Theiss Tibbs, Patricia Hall, Margaret Stewart, Rebecca Weeks, Ruth Gourd, Betty Sue Swain. Field Hockey This year for the first time, field hockey became a regular team sport open to all high school girls. As well as teaching the fundamentals of play, the coach, Miss Virginia Bartlett, with the assistance of the manager, Betty Sue Swain, arranged a program including a scrimmage with Lexington, and games with the nearby school of Mascono- met, Danvers, and Swampscott. The members of the varsity squad were Rebecca Weeks, left wing; Lisa Nargis, left inner; Co-Captain Jane Snook, center forward; Donna Lounsbury, right inner; Judith Watkins, right wing; Co-Captain Louise Lassieur, left half; Patricia Hall, center half; Jean Guirleo, right half; Martha Smith, left back; Judith Maxwell, right back; and Barbara DeMars, goalie. Chosen for their ability and team spirit, these girls played many hard-fought contests. Finally, in the last game of the year, Donna Lounsbury and Jane Snook each scored a goal and led the squad to a 2-0 victory over Masconomet. Although the season was not very successful if only the record of wins and losses is to be considered, every player learned a great deal about the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in daily life. Jane Snook, Judy Maxwell, and Louise Lassieur practice field hockey tactics in the gym. 33 This Freshman class seems to be enjoying its civics period with Mr. Weber. 1 - Freshman Cheerleaders Front: Valerie Ripa, Jacqueline Frazier. Standing: Martha Carl¬ son, Susan Briggs, Kathryn Fauliner, Cheryl Daggett, Kath¬ erine O’Donnell, Carol Thomp¬ son, Joan Lyons, Linda Holbrook. 34 Freshman Class Officers Cheryl Daggett, James Rooney, Mrs. Eaton, Richard Cootey, Geoffrey Bell. Class of 1963 History On September 8, 1959, when we entered the high school for the first time, we had many appre¬ hensions about the four years ahead, despite the warm greetings of the entire faculty. No longer the re¬ spected leaders of the junior high school, we were now at the mercy of the upper-classmen. At first we turned to them for directions in finding our classes. Soon, however, we began to ask questions with more reluc¬ tance upon discovering that the advice of these older pupils would not always lead us to the correct part of the building. After we had spent a few grueling weeks in the pursuit of missing rooms, we learned the intricacies of our environment; and life became more serene. Before accomplishing anything, we had to elect capable officers: Geoffrey Bell, president; James Rooney, vice-president; Cheryl Daggett, secretary; Richard Coorey, treasurer. At the same time we also chose our first homeroom representatives to the Stu¬ dent Council. As high schoolers, we wished to explore the various opportunities available to widen our scope of interests. Activities which ranged from playing in the orchestra to operating a ham” radio were soon included in the busy schedules of many freshmen. Athletics became an important part of our after¬ school program. In addition to supporting varsity squads, we formed our own football, basketball, and baseball teams and had ten girls selected as cheer¬ leaders for our games. On October 28 we successfully held our first class dance. Led by their advisors, the enthusiastic freshmen committees made our Frolic” an evening to be remembered. Midyears and finals loomed as new and harrow¬ ing experiences, but we faced them with grim deter¬ mination. At the end of each marking period, we were proud to find the names of many classmates on the honor roll. Soon summer vacation arrived, bringing the end of our freshman year. Although we knew that our past experiences would provide many happy mem¬ ories, we looked forward to a sophomore year which would be even more eventful. 35 HOMEROOM 1 First Row: Diane Avery, Lucy Brown, Susan Briggs, Berjouhi Arzigian, Nancy Brown, Sandra Berry, Judith Ainsworth, Judith Barrett, Janis Bostwick, Helen Brown. Second Row: Frederick Anderson, Joyce Bigelow, Rita Bertelsen, Martha Butler, Carole Butt, Martha Beeman, Deborah Brown, Gail Austin, Loretta Boudreau, Marsha Avery, Robert Birdsall. Third Row: James Boyd III, Vincent Balestrier, Richard Baxter, Kenneth Acker, Richard Burns, Richard Bailey, Alvin Blanchard, Fred Berry, Geoffrey Bell, Stephen Bell. HOMEROOM 2 First Row: Nancy Ducker, Muriel Denbow, Carolyn Dewsnap, Eliz¬ abeth Dole, Nancy Davis, Carole Doucette, Susan Dempster, Cheryl Daggett, Sandra Dempster, Eliz¬ abeth Dinan. Second Row: Ron¬ ald Doucette, Paul Dileso, Helen Davis, Diane Dulong, Caren Dou¬ cette, Gail Cross, Bonnie Cramer, Kathy Doherty, James Daly, Dana Cox. Third Row: John DiCicco, Robert Davis, Robert Dugan, Jr., Richard Ellingwood, Frederic Edwards, David Cum¬ mings, Richard Dacy. HOMEROOM 223 First Row: Ellen G. Gage, Carolyn E. Erhardt, Lee Gissler, Elaine Henderson, Kathrine A. Faulkner, Joan Gilbar, Virginia Flight, Jacqueline Fraiier, Ellen Harris, Andrea Hall, Susan Harding. Second Row: James Halvin, Robert Everett, John Gilbert, Nancy Florence, Leslie Hayes, Mildred Foye, Ruth Gourd, Linda Falken- strom, Kirby Greene, Thomas Gallant, Thomas Fleming. Third Row: Michael Green, Scott Harker, John Hagerty, Edmund Gromyko, Michael Foley, Paul Franklin, John Gromyko, Stephen Gonzalo, Jay Frazier, Robert Frost, Michael Goodwin, Richard Haynes. 36 HOMEROOM 3 First Row: Bonnie Kates, Sandra Knight, Mary Kelleher, Maureen Leary, Dona Loundsbury, Dianne Koenig, Jill Lougee, Mary Kelly, Muriel Hunnfeld, Elaine Lineham, Linda Holdbrook. Second Row: James Hubbard, Donald Florence, Edward Horn, Robert Limane, June Laurie, Miriam Hodges, Mary Lautzenheizer, Evelyn Lake, Paul Koslowski, Robert Kullberg, Harry Holdbrook, Wayne Kitt- redge. Third Row: Donald Homes, Jeffrey Jackson, Wayne Lee, Ronald Leonard, Robert Hicks, Richard Holt, David Hoyt, Walter Herrick, Ronald Kriehn, James Heselton, Roger Jones. HOMEROOM 6 First Row: Mary Slatting, Ann Rogers, Barbara Sargent, Carol Thompson, Judy Sanford, Louise Rose, Valerie Ripa, Anne Stosez, Diana Slocombe, Ada Roberts. Second Row: David M. Rivers, Thomas Skidmore, Hartly Scrib¬ ner, Diane Sulis, Janice Ruscitti, Linda Tennett, Richard Sullivan, John Rose, David L. Rivers. Third Row: Richard Robbins, Martin Sullivan, Joseph Skinner, William Richardson, Thomas Riley, Joseph Robichaud, Wil¬ liam Strout, Robert Strout, Rob¬ ert Schroeder, Jerauld Rosen- krans, John Swift, Michael Smith. HOMEROOM 5 First Row: Donna Mucci, Janet Nicholas, Rosemary Palmer, Jean Packard, Katherine O’Donnell, June O’Connell, Joanne Pellegrino, Sandra Murphy, Susan Monroe, Lisa Nargis. Sec¬ ond Row: Lawrence Ogden, Elizabeth Mulligan, Margurite Nash, Susan Pike, Lesley Murray, Katherine Paynter, Virginia Parsons, Bettina Paulson, Barbara Poock, Brooks Pierpont, Clifford Pratt. Third Row: Glenn Pierce, David Morrison, Edgar O’Connell, Thomas Oliver, Paul Murray, Edward Raia, Bradley Reed, Frederick Perry Jr., Michael Pottle, Ronald O’Keefe. 37 HOMEROOM 8 First Row: Lois Venuti, Jeanne Thompson, Sherole Van Horn, Sarah Wilkinson, Rebecca Weeks, Karen Von Fritz- inger, Jane Wold, Patricia Toner, Karen Vogeley. Second Row: Alan Willard, John Welcome, David Vitale, Peter Walker, Steven Thompson, Michael Young, Alan Weidman, Gary White. Third Row: Carl Vivace, William Wells, David Wisentaner, Ronald Wells, Larry Watson, Robert White, William Whitmore, Bruce Van Horn, Richard Turnquist. HOMEROOM 114 First Row: Martha Carlson, Glenda Cecil, Virginia Connors, Stacie Coleman, Mary Cannington, Carol Campbell, Linda Combs, Carolyn Chisholm, Kathleen Connors, Dorothy Cavanaugh. Second Row: Michael Chisholm, Everett Carroll Jr., Ernest Cargill, Margaret Carlow, William Campbell, Martha Collette, Richard Cootey, Peter Cooper, Fred Carter Jr. HOMEROOM 4 First Row: Barbara Moore, Joan Lyon, Patricia McPhee, Sandra Lucchini, Christine MacKay, Martha McLeod, Kath¬ erine McLellan, Mary McMullin, Carla Melhorn, Joanne Maxwell. Second Row: Robert Maloney, Daniel McBride, Trina Marden, Judith Moreton, Nancy Lupo, Judith Mor- and, Sonja Meurer, Diane Melendy, Thomas McAdams, David MacLeod. Third Row: John Mansur, George Lynch, Bruce Mellin, Bruce Madio, Albert McNaney, Robert Makela, James McKenna, John Meehan, George Mills, Wil¬ liam McGee. 38 Freshman Outside Reading Memorial High School on Fri¬ day night, October 23, 1959, the night was dark and gloomy, but inside the cafeteria, all 7 was bright and cheery; a gala dance was in session. This was the Fresh¬ man Hop set in the atmosphere of a harvest dance. Brown and orange streamers, pumpkins, autumn leaves, and a replica of a barn carried out the fall theme. Al¬ though there was no moon outside, a silvery harvest moon hung in the center of the room and shone on the dance floor. Two disc jockeys from a Lawrence radio station played a lively variety of records that kept every- Young Love” sets the mood for Ginny Flight and Skip Cargill. Hop one hopping” throughout the evening. As the hour drew near eleven, happy people bade farewell to the chaperones, Mr. Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. Mrs. Bennett, Miss Nichols, Mr. Mrs. Bell, Mr. Mrs. Cootey, Mr. Mrs. Eaton, Miss Kelley, Mr. Salvo, and Mr. Banister, and leisurely sauntered out of the front door. The com¬ mittee members who had spent many after-school hours in preparation for the dance were rewarded by the knowledge that everyone attending had had a very en¬ joyable evening. The first dance of the season — The Freshman Hop — was a success! Barb Poock and Brooks Pierpont help them¬ selves to refreshments at the Freshman Frolic. Guests in the reception line greet Linda Holbrook and Jeff Bell at the Freshman Frolic. 39 CAST First Row: Patricia Boudreau, Carolyn Anderson, Fred Brown, Nancy Nichols, Linda Hanley. Second Row: Linda Mallett, William Locke, Richard Sullivan, Robert Petrucci, Heie Buenting, Rita Schneider, Charlotte Omes, Bradford ' Perry, Wayne Nicholson, Charles Falkenstrom, Richard Hoyt. Senior Play When the curtains parted on the nights of No¬ vember 21 and 22, one of the finest Senior Plays ever presented burst forth with the gaiety of the nineteen twenties. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kim¬ brough, relates the hilarious adventures of two col¬ lege girls on a trip to Europe. Their experiences portrayed by the talented thespians, Carolyn Ander¬ son and Patricia Boudreau, revealed all the problems created by safety-pockets, measles, bedbugs, and handsome young medical students, and kept the audience laughing from the opening lines to the finale. Under the able direction of Mr. Aruthur L. Spen¬ cer and the student directors, Nancyjane Fellows and Karen Carter, and with the help of all the commit¬ tees, this production — a milestone for the seniors in the final leg of their journey toward graduation — was one of the most successful enterprises of the class of I960. Mr. Spencer, director, and student directors Nancy- Jane Fellows and Karen Carter. Our Hearts Were Young And Gay CAST (In the order of their appearance) Steward Mrs. Skinner Cornelia Otis Skinner Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Purser Stewardess Dick Winters Admiral . Harriet St. John Winnifred Blaugh Leo McEvoy . Inspector Therese . Madame Elise. Monsieur De La Croix Window Cleaner Bradford Perry . Linda Mallett Carolyn Anderson Richard Sullivan Patricia Boudreau Frederick Brown Rita Schneider William Locke Wayne Nicholson Nancy Nichols Linda Hanley Robert Petrucci Charles Falkenstrom Charlotte Omes Heie Buenting Richard Hoyt . Craig Brandt Director — Mr. Arthur L. Spencer Student Directors — Nancyjane Fellows, Karen Carter Synopsis of Scenes Act I A cabin, aboard ship. Summer. The year, 1923. Act II Scene 1. The same. About ten days later. Late evening. Scene 2. The same. Early next morning. Act III Scene 1. A small hotel in Paris. Two weeks later. Scene 2. The same. Eleven o’clock, the next morning. Scene 3. The same. About a month later. Mr. Spencer ponders interpretation. View from the cheap seats.” Prop Committee Cliff Baker, Anne Packard, Dianne Drozek, Jean MacHardy, Sheila Maguire, and Jill Emerson. 41 Doesn’t she seem a bit pale?” Charlie asks. Carolyn thought it was love, bur it was measles. Honestly, monsieur, I really am a very good actress. Wayne returns troublesome articles to Pat and Carolyn. 42 Cornelia, what’s the matter? Calm down, Cornelia, it’s only fire works. But, Father, isn’t this going a little too far. At your service, Ma’am. 43 FRIDAY Candy girls: Anne Sebeika, Susan Doherty, Gail Florence, Nancy Squibb, Christian McKeehan, Barbara Hermann, Beverly Reardon, June Beane. Program girls: Elizabeth Davis, Donna Runge, Barbara Franklin, Leslie Jollymore, Edna Beigley, Dorothy Blanchard. Barbara Franklin and Leslie Jollymore watch one per¬ son as Bill Johnson and Rufus Clark help another. Ticket girls: Evelyn Gonzalo, Barbara Cramer, Barbara Riessle, Diane Driscoll, Joan Mulley. Ushers: Vincent Fierro, Brad Howard, Richard Dunn, Rufus Clark, William Johnson, Richard Dalton, Alan Fowler, Robert Godfrey. U Candy girls: Brenda Balestrier, Nancy Saylor, Mary Ellen Bode, Judith DiCesare, Susan Murphy, Nancy Davis, Carol Baxter, Karen Johnson. Judi Sias looks pensive while selling tickets at the Senior Play. SATURDAY Program girls: Sandra Cullinane, Deborah Johnson, Linda Pierpont, Louise Lassieur, Janet Crowell, Janice Riley. Ushers: Robert Livingston, Paul Klimas, Richard Say¬ lor, Daniel Stewart, William Reed, John Kelleter, Ralph Lawrence, Jeffrey Kean. Ticket girls: Jaqueline Rixon, Jane Jordan, Carol Monterisi, Judi Sias, Donna-Lane Boudreau. 45 First Row: Heie Buenting, Rita Schneider, Charlotte Omes, Ruth Ann Walker, Karen Carter, Janice Riely, Eileen March, Jacqueline Rixon, Mary Ellen Bode, Winifred Spurr, Betsy Barnes, Dorothea Faucette, Joan Mulley, Jane Snook, Karen Hansen. Second Row: Judith Elliott, Martha Russell, Carol Calvin, Patsy McPhee, Barbara Burpee, Sue Healey, Jeremy McRell, Kathleen Meehan, Brad Howard, Richard MacHugh, Margaret Pierce, Jean Guirleo, Ber- jouhi Arzigian, Sarah Wells, Ann Sebeika. Third Row: Gerry Ann Sias, Kathleen Maloy, Carolyn Crompton, Janet Rogers, Gail McEnroe, Sally Higgians, Judith Sanford, Gail Austin, Martha Student A major part in the school activity program is played by the pupils’ own governing body, the Student Council. The regular duties of the members of this organization include planning programs of entertain¬ ment for the student body, selling school banners, acting as guides at P.T.A. meetings, supervising the Morgan Memorial Drive, and patrolling the cafeteria at lunch time. This year under the guidance of Mr. Ham and led Willson, Deborah Johnson, Cheryl Newell, Cheryl Waters, Carolyn Chisholm, Susan Harding, Kathy Doherty, Bonnie Cramer, Bethina Paulson. Fourth Row: John Rose, John Gilbert, Michael Young, John Mansur, Geoffrey Bell, Jeffrey Jackson, Fred Perry, Paul Klimas, David Carroll, William Campbell, Charles Tibbs, Robert Doll, John Doherty, John Peterson, Edward Michalosky. Fifth Row: Richard Cootey, Roy Goodearl, Robert Livingston, Eric Kullburg, Robert Lincoln, Robert Godfrey, Peter Gillon, Daniel Stewart, Richard Austin, Richard Horton, Ralph Lawrence, William Clay, Richard Holt, John Kelleter, Graham Gerade. Council by Council officers — Bradford Howard, president; Jeremy McRell, vice-president; Kathleen Meehan, secre¬ tary; and Richard MacHugh, treasurer — the group iniated several experimental programs to reduce the time consumed by the sale of milk, and established a Student Government Day. Year after year the Student Council has made service to the school its prime motive, thereby proving itself to be an invaluable aid in the co-ordinated function of Reading Memorial High School. 46 Student Council president, Brad Howard, conducts a meeting with the aid of Mr. Ham, the group’s advisor. First Row: Judi Sias, Patricia Boudreau, Margaret Stewart, Nancy Saylor, Janet Crowell, Nancy Nichols, Carol Mon- terisi. Second Row: Mary Ellen Bode, Barbara Cramer, Eileen March, Susan Murphy, Linda Pierpont, Jean Holden, Carolyn Anderson, Ruth Ann Walker. Third Row: Dennis Balog, Daniel Stewart, Wil¬ liam Reed, Craig Brandt, Brad¬ ford Perry, Jeffrey Kean. National Honor Society Begun in 1950, the Reading Memorial High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is now entering its second decade of distingushed existence. This organization, based on the virtues of scholarship, leader¬ ship, service, and character, has its members selected by the faculty from those juniors and seniors who have maintained an average of 87 percent throughout their high school career. Once chosen, the new members are inducted into the society during an impressive candle¬ light ceremony held before the entire student body early in March. Besides assisting the Student Council, the group centers its efforts about the organization, of the Foreign Exchange Program. The National Honor Society is a credit to the high academic standards of Reading Memo¬ rial High School and provides nationwide recognition for the outstanding achievement of its members. Members of the National Honor Society are inducted at an annual cere¬ mony. 47 I First Row: Robert Living¬ ston, Rufus Clark, Donald Herrick, Kenneth Olson, Richard Saylor, David Dar¬ by, Alan Taylor, Richard Sullivan, Richard Horton. Second Row: Howard Hut¬ chinson, Richard Bordeau, Richard Austen, William Clay, Edward Michalosky, Paul Dubois, Jeffrey Kean. Third Row: Arthur Nor¬ ton, Robert W. Taylor, John Peterson, Robert Lynch, William Faller, Ri¬ chard Day. Basketball The Reading Memorial High School Basketball Team has enjoyed one of its most victorious years. After grueling practices in early December, the Rockets opened their season with a 45-36 win over Meuthen; however, they were off to a slow start with a 2-4 record at the end of 1959. After losing two tough games to Lexington and Belmont, the Rockets got back on the winning trail by beating Stoneham 58-41. At the half way mark in the Middlesex League race, Reading was in second division with a record of 3 wins and 4 losses. A close loss to Winchester was the final set-back of the season. After this game the Rockets reeled off six straight wins in League competion, including a crucial upset over co-champion Lexington, 46-40, and a thrilling come-from- behind victory at Belmont when Kenneth Olson’s set shot in the last fifteen seconds gave Reading a 60-59 victory. After finishing league action with a 59-51 win over Stoneham, the Rockets took sole possession over third place in the final standings with a 9-5 record. With this closing rush of eight straight wins the Rockets missed qualifying for the State Championship Tournament by three-tenths of one percent. Nevertheless, Coach Hawkes and the players decided to enter the Bay State Tournament for all schools. The team defeated Hingham, 65-64, and Andover, 51-49. Captain Rick Saylor discusses the game with Coach Hawkes. Go READING Go! Get that basket, Kenny! Dick Horton warns the opposition to leave the ball alone. 51 FRESHMAN TEAM Front Row: Thomas Oliver, Geoffrey Bell, David Hoyt, Richard Baxter, Vincent Balestrier, Michael Young, Coach Webber. Second Row: Bruce Madio, William McGee, Frederick Perry, Robert White, Lawrence Ogden, Robert Boyd. 52 Another two points for Dave. I dreamed I played basketball.. .! GIRLS’ VARSITY First Row: Miss Virginia Bartlett, Eileen March, Jane Snook, Sandra Orton, Donna Runge, Patricia Brackett. Second Row: Nancy Nichols, Kathleen Widell, Nancy Lundberg, Judith Hill, Linda Stewart. Girls ' Basketball This has been a thrilling season for the Girls’ Basketball Team with its wins and losses nearly balancing each other. Under the leadership of co-captains Louise Lassieur and Sandra Orton and the guidance of Coach Virginia Bartlett, the girls have worked diligently to improve their playing skills. Of all the games played, the most exciting were the contests with Malden and North Reading when the entire team turned in outstanding performances. Special credit should be given to Sandra Orton, who averaged a total of eighteen points per game, and Jane Snook, who scored twenty-four points against Masconomet to lead the team to a 51-37 victory. A team, however, is only as good as the majority of its players; in this capacity, Reading was fortunate to have excellent forwards, Donna Runge, Kath¬ leen Widell, and Judith Maxwell, working with experienced guards, Louise Lassieur, Roberta Aylward, Eileen March, Patricia Brackett, and Judith Hill. Because of its winning record and the many talented players returning next year, the team can look forward to even more success in the future. Patty connects for two points. Nancy sets up a block. 53 JUNIOR VARSITY First Row: Anne deBrigard, Nancy Moore, Joan Galante, Sharon Weed, Carolyn Haynes, Lois Baker, Jean Giurleo, Nancy March. Second Row: Barbara Munro, Pamela Emerson, Patricia Hall, Susan Fowler, Cheryl Wat¬ ters, Joan Wilkinson, Judith Wat¬ kins. Third Row: Dian Croce, Laura Bishop, Lilian Carlow, Martha L. Smith, Carol Graf, Karen Nowell, Miss Bartlett. SCORES Reading 33 Alumni . .... 39 Reading .... .... 38 Malden . .... 16 Reading .... 23 Masconomet. .... 43 Reading 50 North Reading . 40 Reading 36 Melrose . 45 Reading .... 32 Lexington 43 Reading ... 35 Swampscott . .... 76 Reading 36 North Reading 18 Reading 39 Salem . 68 Reading 51 Masconomet. ... 37 Pat Hall gets the rebound for Reading. Looking for a way out is Jean Giurleo. Sue goes up for a shot. 54 Girls Athletics ■ € I ■«■ !• I ■•• ■• ••■it ••••••••••••••••• •■■■••••■B•••••• IIMIIIIIIIIIfltl iiiiiMiiiimd lillMIIIIIIIMItt Karen goes into a somersault. Who will tap the ball over thq, net? . j You say you don’t like La Touraine Coffee? Bottoms up, Valerie! 55 EIGHTH PERIOD GYM First Row: Coach Hawkes, Alan Weidman, Robert Swift, Richard Sullivan, Thomas Fleming, Daniel Dunn, Ralph Snyder, Charles Bangs, Richard Chesley, Calvert Bacon, Richard Powell, Coach Al- toff. Second Row: John Regan, Peter Marsh, Rich¬ ard Crabbendam, James Reanan, James Gato, David Sanborn, Frederick Brown, Robert Bingham, George Lufkin, Edward Munnis. Third Row: Robert Bern- inger, Anthony Tine, Bruce Smith, Albert McMiney, Paul LaBoissiere, Peter Ma¬ honey, Richard Thompkins, Robert Nickerson, Mark McSheehy, Vincent Bale- strier, David Vitale. Tumbling and Apparatus Club Again this year the Tumbling and Apparatus Club drew a large number of boys who wanted to develop their proficiency in these two phases of physical educa¬ tion. After many hours of diligent practice, the boys became experts on the mats, the parallel bars, the rings, the ropes, the long horse, and the horizontal bars. Utilizing skills developed, the participants were able to assist Coach Walter Hawkes and Mr. Philip Althoff in the regular physical education classes. The members of this group, besides improving their per¬ formance, learned many valuable safety pointers. Partici¬ pation in the Tumbling and Apparatus Club during activity periods also gave the boys a greater appreciation of their gym classes. 56 Fancy gymnastics on the rings and parallel bars. Go, Tarzan, go! TEAM First Row: David Trook, Fran¬ cis Daly, Alfred Johnson, Paul Klimas, Michael Fennelly, Philip MacHugh, Richard Ger- rior, Thomas Cavanaugh, Ken¬ neth Johnson, Sterling Gibson, James Keenen. Second Row: Lawrence Horn, Lawrence Lap- man, Robert Dahl, James Brown, Ralph Lawrence, John Marand, Paul Hubbard, Coach Burns Hockey After two years of informal hockey practice and one year of organized practice, the Reading icemen became members of the Middlesex Hockey League, which was formed this year. Under fhe excellent direction of Coach Richard Burns and Coach John Burns, the team played earnestly and practiced long hours before school, some¬ times starting as early as 4 a.-m.. Despite their fierce drive and spirited offense, the relatively inexperienced Varsity attained a rather unimpres¬ sive record of thirteen losses and one tie. Even though they sported no victories this year, the boys worked hard and gained that all-important experience for next year. With Ralph Lawrence as captain, the team set out to defeat its first opponent, Watertown. Unfortunately, the Reading players lost the game by a 4-0 shut-out. Un¬ daunted by this loss, the team met its next opponents with the same optimistic spirit, which prevailed throughout the season, only to be defeated again. Reading earned its single point by tying Stoneham on a goal slapped in by Robert Dali. After a thrilling game against Wakefield, the Rockets ended the season with a disappointing loss to Lexington. High scorer for the team was clever Alfred (Boopie) Johnson. Close behind him were Captain Ralph Law¬ rence, with the greatest number of assists, Thomas Cavan¬ augh, James Brown, and Robert Dali, all valuable forwards. The J.V. Team under Coach Hawkes and the Fresh¬ man Team under Coach Sheridan participated in several practice games to condition themselves for the varsity team next year. Having won half of its games, the Fresh¬ man team entered the Northeast Division Tournament. Although this season was not victorius for the Rocket icemen, hopes are high for next year’s teams and captains, Thomas Cavanaugh and James Brown. Early morning practice: A gruelling workout. Jon Fennelly gets ready to tend goal. 57 Sue Fowler and Janet Vars catch up on the latest news. A diligent Latin class is caught unaware. Taste good? Francis MacCormick won’t be the last one out of the cafeteria! Sophomore Class Officers Jane Jellison, secretary; Graham Gerade, president; Philip MacHugh, vice-president; Mrs. Bell, adviser; Richard Gerrior, treasurer. Class of 1962 History In the fall of 1958, a bewildered group of stu¬ dents entered Reading Memorial High School for the first time; on September 8, 1959, the same students returned as a suave, debonair group of sophomores. Having lost our low man” position, we soon began to take an active part in all school functions. Autumn saw many members of our class on the football and field hockey teams. Other sophomores displayed their schoool spirit by their participation in the activities of the band and of the baton squad. During class elections early in the year, we chose: Graham Gerade, president; Philip Mac¬ Hugh, vice-president; Jane Jellison, secretary; and Richard Gerrior, treasurer. Then under their direc¬ tion, we planned our first social event of the year — the Sophomore Hop held on November 6, 1959. At our South Pacific” spectacular, everyone enjoyed dancing from eight to eleven-thirty to the music of Fran Roche and his orchestra. With winter came the opportunity to partici¬ pate in two of our favorite sports, basketball and hockey. Also during this season we struggled with but overcame the problem of midyears, the nemesis of many classes. We participated actively in tennis, track, base¬ ball, softball, and golf when spring arrived. Under the leadership of the capable coaches, these teams enjoyed a successful season. Thus another year. Now, realizing that we had reached the half-way mark in our high school journey, we could look forward to equally reward¬ ing years as juniors and seniors. 59 HOMEROOM 105 First Row: Sandra Clark, Judith Corrigan, Dianne Crace, Marcia Emerson, Nancy Covell, Carolyn Crompton, Rosemary Devaney, Judith Copp, Marsha Critchett, Barbara Demars. Second Row: Linda Dickman, John Doherty, Kenneth DiCicco, Robert Conti, Robert Edson, Peter Edwards, Daniel Dacey, Robert Dresser, Edward Cornwall, Charles Dondero, Alan Curtis, Joanne DelGaizo. Third Row: Bayard Cutcliffe, Frederick Day, Leonard Dergay, Richard Converse, Roger Crouse, Vernon Davis, Robert Davison, Frank Daley, Paul Donegan, Lawrence Dyment. HOMEROOM 104 First Row: Linda Cate, Christina Bowen, Rosemarie Avery, Donna Amirault, Carmen Burridge, Carol Calvin, Barbara Burpee, Virginia Bridges, Laura Bishop, Judith Carlson. Second Row: Phyllis Buckley, Marcia Bonac- carso, Sue Ellen Anderson, Carol Cavanaugh, Donna Boudreau, Janet Baccari, Barbara Boyd, Nancy Adams, Lillian Carlow, Diane Berninger. Third Row: Richard Anderson, Calvert Bacon, William Bell, Douglas Ander¬ son, Brian Carr, Robert Bingham, Wayne Boyden, Robert Ber¬ ninger. HOMEROOM 204 First Row: Jane Paul, Mary Ann Paulson, Karen Ralston, Rose Marie Peters, Sharon Mullen, Pauline Quinton, Judith Pickerill, Karen Nowell, Barbara Munro, Barbara Nason, Marilyn O ' Day. Second Row: Steven Richmond, Daniel Murphy, Carol Reardon, Elizabeth Peckham, Jane Merrill, Maureen Monohan, Elizabeth Moore, Gloria Poore, Donna-Kay Roalson, Nancy Murphy, Cheryl Newell, Joseph Perry, Mark McSheehy. Third Row: Frederick Mosse, John Regan, John Muise, Edward Munnis, Winslow Poor, Peter Nelson, Daniel Richardson, William Quaker, Joseph Moore, John Peterson, Arthur Norton. 60 HOMEROOM 206 First Row: Linda M. Snow, Sandra Sias, Martha W. Smith, Joanne Santori, Gerry Ann Sias, Janet Rogers, Alison Smith, Nancy Ruderman, Karen Rose. Second Row: Michael Shaw, William Robie, Nancy Smith, Sally Robinson, Martha L. Smith, Carol Smith, Constance Steward, Terry Ryan, Peter Staples. Third Row: Dale Stewart, Walter Smith, Douglas Stevens, Robert Stone, Ar¬ thur Spencer, Joseph Sebeika, Bruce Smith, James Scott, John Russell. HOMEROOM 207 First Row: Sarah Wells, Janice Tammaro, Katherine Winkler, Jean Torra, Jocelyn Taylor, Pat¬ ricia Waite, Cheryl Watters, Lin¬ da Sutliff, Joan Wilkenson, Jud¬ ith Watkins. Second Row: David Trook, Joseph Tine, Clyde Whee¬ ler, Robert Sutherland. Denis Surette, Peter Winton, Robert W. Taylor, Donald Wood. Third Row: Francis Vidito, Charles Waelde, David White, John Sy- monds, Anthony Tine. HOMEROOM 106 First Row: Victoria Goldsmith, Jean Giurleo, Barbara Gallant, Mertie Foster, Eleanor Gleason, Karen Foley, Carol Graf, Kath¬ leen Faucette, Virginia Gilbert, Susan Fowler. Second Row: Paul Gregg, William Faller, Joseph Freda, Jon-Michael Fennely, Ken¬ neth Fisk, Richard Giggey, Richard Gonzalo, James Flemming, Richard Gerrior, Tracy Greene. Third Row: Graham Gerade, Scott Frederickson, Robert Gilligan, James Gato, Nicholas Greg¬ orio, Robert Forbes, John Erickson. 61 HOMEROOM 107 First Row: Pat Horrigan, Jane Jellison, Susan Kean, Sally Higgins, Barbara Kellett, Karen Hayes, Sandra Hopkins, Carol Hoyt, Car¬ olyn Hubbard, Katheleen Kelley. Second Row: Alfred Johnson, Douglas Keene, June Hodgdon, Lana Hodson, Patricia Hall, Rita Johnson, Paula Horan, Renzel Hurd, Charles Kalipolis, Robert Harvey. Third Row: Robert Kean, James Keenan, Michael Grunz- weig, David Jerauld, Peter Hall, Paul Hubbard, Frederick Jewett, Bruce Ives, Thomas Haskell, Leo Houle. HOMEROOM 120 First Row: Sharon Madden, Lorraine Masi, Martha McCarthy, Patricia Magee, Joan Lobdell, Kathleen Maloy, Lynne LeVan, Francis Laura, Caryl Kidder, Marjorie Maher. Second Row: Jay Kenty, Philip MacHugh, Etna MacKay, Barbara Lehr, Barbara Lundholm, Karen Klimas, Nancy March, Gail Maranhas, Leslie Kyle, Peter Mahoney. Third Row: Bruce MacKenzie, Robert McKinnon, Larry Lapham, Paul LaBossiere, Robert Kiley, Ned Kevorkian, Clifton Kimball, Robert Lynch, Francis McCormick, George Larson. Strains of Music from Fran Roche’s band make the Sophomore dance an evening to remember. 62 Allison Smith and date greet the chaperones at the Sophomore Hop. Sophomore Hop Swaying palms and a star-lit beach created a south seas atmosphere for the annual Sophomore Hop held in the Reading Memorial High School cafeteria on November 6, 1959. In a wonderland of tropical splen¬ dor filled with the fantasies of a South Pacific island, the Sophomores and their guests danced to the music of Frances Roche and his orchestra, who played several selections to further the tropical motif. Half-way through the evening the dancers paused for a brief intermission and refreshments. During this interval Gary MacMillan, accompanied by an instru¬ mental group from Wakefield, provided the entertain¬ ment. This highly successful evening can be attributed to the enthusiastic efforts of the committees whose chair¬ men were Carol Calvin, refreshment committee; Kath¬ leen Maloy and Virginia Gilbert, decoration committee; Graham Gerade, clean-up comittee; and Richard Ger- rior, ticket committee. Jane Jellison and date make a hard decision. The wonderful evening of dancing will not soon be forgotten. 3 From Luxembourg . . . Foreign Student Dear Students, Last June, I received a letter from the American Field Service telling me that I had been chosen for the Exchange Program. I could hardly believe that I had gotten a scholarship to live in America for a whole year. Quite a few people have asked me if I have en¬ joyed my stay in Reading. Boy, what a question! Of course, I’ve enjoyed it! It has been just wonderful! I got to know the American boys and girls, the life in American families, and the high school system of education which is quite different from ours. I’ll never forget the opportunity I had to meet so many new and nice people. Addi bis geschwenn, Lotty Omes Cheerful Lotty flashes her smile for the cameraman. Discussing Home and Family” are Donna Runge, Susan Romano, Lottie Omes, and Judy Richards. We’d do anything to get to school. Luxembourg, the home of one of our exchange students. To Argentina Exchange Program . . . iHola! As this year’s foreign exchange student, I was able to spend an unforgettable two months in Cordoba, Argentina, with the Serrones, my Argentine family. Sponsored by the American Field Service, this trip gave me the opportunity to mix w r ith our Latin American neighbors and to learn their native tongue, customs, and habits. It was an enlightening ex¬ perience, which I have related to various groups and organizations. The objective of such a trip is to create bonds of everlasting friends hip, faith, and understand¬ ing among the peoples of the world — an understand¬ ing which is the aim of the A.F.S. Program. Foreign Exchange Student — Eileen March Eileen smiles over her Argentine memories. Heie Buenting, Lottie Omes, Rita Schneider, and Eileen March display their foreign sou¬ venirs. Some of Eileen’s Argentine friends. Souvenirs from Argentina. 65 Rita Schneider compares the American hot dog to her native frankfurter. Foreign Exchange Students, Heie Buenting, Lottie Omes, Rita Schneider, and Eileen March enjoy some snow fun. Germany . . . Foreign Dear Students, | This year in America has really been an exciting one for me, and I hope that I’ll have the chance to tell my grandchildren about it. Before I came to the United States, I was told that American food would be terrible. That was quite a discouraging thing for me, as eating is one of my hobbies. I was ready to take at least one suitcase of good German potatoes, sauerkraut and beer with me, but then, remembering that I would be an American during the coming year, I left the suitcase home. Now, I would love to take a whole trunk full of American Hotdogs and Ice Cream home to Berlin, but I know that this would never do for I must become a German again and had better get used to it right from the beginning. Of course, it is not only the American food I have learned to like, but also the Americans themselves. I have great appreciation for the United States and hope to return one day to see you all again. | Auf wiedersehen, Rita Schneider i i Heie plays the piano. Down the neck it goes! Students . . . Germany Dear Students, Not so long ago, I was high, high up in the air, flying to America. Then I arrived, my arms full of luggage, at Logan Airport from Witzenhausen, a German town three miles from the Iron Curtain, and received my first impressions of the United States. I was excited then and still am though it be nearly a year that I have been here. I have enjoyed many thrilling experiences and have come to like the land which at first seemed to be a mountain of cars, T.V.’s, advertisement signs, and always helpful, always friendly people. It has been wonderful, and I am only disappointed that the time has passed so quickly and I must soon return to Germany. Ich hoffe Ihr werdet mich bald dort besuchen. Bis dahin! Heie Buenting Up , V 11 • ▼ N . Z, jar t Germany, home of Heie Buenting. Foreign exchange student Heie Buent¬ ing enjoys lunch in Reading’s cafeteria. 67 Pioneer Editorial Board Seated: Theodore Nigro, Marcia Poock, Eileen March, Donna- Lane Boudreau, William Reed, Mary Ellen Bode, Bradford Perry. Standing: Arthur Vendet- ti, Mr. D’Orlando, Robert Petrucci. Pioneer From the first day of school until the final dead¬ line, the Pioneer editors and staff members have worked to fulfill this year’s goal — making the I960 yearbook worthy of the name Pioneer. Working with questionnaires filled out by mem¬ bers of the graduating class, the Profile Staff, headed by Mary Ellen Bode and Bradford Perry, proceeded to write the biographical sketches which appear under the senior pictures. The remainder of the written work, including captions for candid pictures and descriptions of school personnel and activities, was completed by the Literary Staff, under the direction of Donna-Lane Boudreau and William Reed. It was the Art Staff’s responsibility to create a layout and cover. Editors Eileen March and Arthur Venditti made certain that each page was artistic in arrangement. Their work was facilitated by the many photographs supplied by Board member Robert Petrucci, who also acted as a co-ordinator between the various staffs. While these three staffs were struggling to put the yearbook together, the Business Staff, under Mar¬ cia Poock and Theodore Nigro, achieved financial success by canvassing Reading and vicinty for adver¬ tisements. To guarantee a wide circulation for this publication, homeroom collectors, also a part of the Business Staff, took advance sale orders. Without the aid of faculty advisers, Mr. D’Or¬ lando, Mrs. Conte, and Mr. Salvo, the editors and staffs of the Pioneer would have been unable to compile this record of school life for the 1959-1960 academic year. 68 The Art Staff intellect, Dick Sullivan, takes a break between layouts. Ready for takeoff: Louise Lassieur is ready to orbit after receiving assignment from editor Donna-Lane Boudreau. Other members of the staff wait more calmly for their orders. Literary Staff First Row: Carol Monterisi, Gail Dolben, Eulalie Drury, Samantha Wright, Donna-Lane Boudreau, William Reed, Laura Richards, Susan Doherty, Lynda Simms, Dorothy Blanchard. Second Row: Martha Russell, Janice Riley, Nancy Saylor, Patricia Boudreau, Deborah Johnson, Barbara Cramer, Jane Jordan, Karen Hansen, Susan Murphy, Jane Downs, Linda Pierpont, Jill Emerson, Barbara Youtz, Anne Packard. With the help of Mrs. Conte the profiles are completed. Members of the Literary Staff put the finishing touches on the copy. Profile Staff First Row: Nancy Squibb, Sandra Spillane, Leslie Jollymore, Sandra Cullinane, Bradford Perry, Mary Ellen Bode, Margaret D’Brien, Gail Florence, Carolyn Anderson. Second Row: Paul Young, Marilyn Christen¬ sen, Samatha Wright, Margaret Stewart, Gail Dolben, Linda Mallet, Nancy Nichols, Susan Doherty, Sheila Maguire, Carol Page, Barbara Hermann, Jean MacHardy, Jane Downs. Third Row: Jane McCormack, Catherine Bates, Susan Murphy, Jane Jordan, Linda Pierpont, Louise Lassieur, Dorothy Blanchard, Deborah Johnson, Geraldine Regan, Linda Hanley, Judith Macdonald, Cynthia Power. 69 Art Staff First Row: Louise Lassieur, Rebecca Alexander, Susan Healy, Lois Rogers, Nathlie Heselton, Linda Wallin, Janet Crowell, Margaret Stewart, Beverly Milligan. Second Row: Judith Kay, Jacqueline Rixon, Theodore Chambers, Arthur Venditti, Richard Sullivan, Frances Platt, Priscilla Dewey. Jackie Rixon, Sue Healy, Louise Lassieur, and Joan Mulley work on Pioneer layouts. Beckie Alexander takes time from her work to smile at one of the yearbook pictures. Business Staff 70 First Row: Anne DeLong, Barbara Flanagan, Leslie Jollymore, Joan Day, Theodore Nigro, Marcia Poock, Carol MacKellar, Theresa Dergay, Carol Scavongelli, Janet Gilgun. Second Row: Paul Galante, Dorothy Riccio, Priscilla Bowen, Edna Hunt, Donna Bauld, Abbott Packard, George Taylor, Christian McKeehan, Jean Holden, Karen Carter, Nancyjane Fellows, Joyce Scavongelli. Typists First Row: June Beane, Theresa Dergay, Linda Bingham, Carol Richards, Theodore Nigro Marcia Poock, Barbara Hermann, Carol Page, Jane McCormick, Leslie Jollymore. Second Row: Elizabeth Davis, Janice Cullington, Sheila Maguire, Judy DiCesare, Brenda Redfern, Katharine Beckert, Paul Galante, George Taylor, Abbott Packard, Judith Hopkins, May O’Reilly, Joyce Vercammen, Barbara Riessle, Susanne Richards, Sandra Cullinane, Margaret O’Brien. Homeroom collectors Judith MacDonald and Martha Will- son collect money for the Pioneer from Eileen March. Competent Pioneer typists work busily on copy. Mr. Salvo, Marcia Poock, Theodore Nigro, and George Taylor discuss expenses. 71 Through the battle, through defeat, moving yet and never stopping . . —Walt Whitman INDOOR TRACK TEAM First Row: Robert Berninger, David Sanborn, Vincent Fierro, Tasker, Graham Girade, William Bell, Carl Bertelson, Coach Gar- Charles Bangs, Harold Mallock, Richard Chesley, Mark Bertelson, land, Coach Bond. Paul Young. Second Row: Coach Aldrich, Roy Parsons, Allan Track Although the Track Team generally begins train¬ ing in March, this year several ardent runners started practice sessions in the late fall. These boys, lacking adequate facilities for indoor track at Reading, traveled to nearby high schools and colleges for their condition¬ ing. Then, on February 6, the group competed in the Massachusetts State Indoor Track Meet with gratifying results: Reading placed third, and Richard Chesley be¬ came the Class C champion in the high hurdles. Its leading runners already prepared by winter practice, Reading’s team looked forward to a promising season. Captain Paul Young lead the team as a sprint and weight man, and Graham Gerade, a varsity member in his freshman year, again competed in the 440. In addition to such talented runners as Ronald Sullivan and James Demenkow, the team could depend on weight man David Sanborn and field event man Robert Cutler, the 1959 Middlesex League pole vaulting champion and Barry Gale, Massachusetts State pole vaulting champion. Under the expert direction of Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Bond, and Mr. Garland, the team’s fine athletes eagerly awaited the opening meet. Richard Chesley puts the shot into orbit. ' 74 Up and over goes Eileen March! Looks like Rufus is off again. Who’s going to get the ball? Donkey Basketball On March 5 and 17, the donkeys again invaded Reading Memorial High School. In a humorous series of games, these noble beasts foiled all at¬ tempts at legitimate basketball. Gallant endeavors to run races were also hindered by the liberal mind¬ ed burros. ' Still having trouble, Rufus? After that ball, donkey! 75 Michael Grunzweig, William Burnham, Dennis Balog, Peter Nelson, William Clay, Brad¬ ford Adler, Abbott Packard, Richard Tompkins, George Larson, Lawrence Cate. Golf This year’s golf team, coached by Mr. John Hollings¬ worth, hoped to better last year’s record of six wins and five losses, which placed Reading third in the Middlesex League. Backed by returning lettermen Dennis Balog, William Burnham, and George Larson, the team not only compiled a winning record but also trained new hopefuls for future years. Tennis In preparation for the first tournament in April, Coach Gale Webber issued the call for tennis team candi¬ dates in mid-March. This team, under the leadership of captain Daniel Stewart, completed its second year as an organized sport at Reading Memorial High School. The combination of experienced and new players, led by an en¬ thusiastic coach, induced fans to expect more winning seasons. Frederick Day, Peter Harrington, Daniel Stewart, Robert Bingham, Gray Kramer. 76 Captain Dennis Balog takes a practice swing. First Row: Sharon Weed, Jean Guirleo. Kathleen ' Widell, Sandra Orton, Donna Runge, Jane Snook, Lois Baker, Anne DeLong. Second Row: Martha L. Smith, Patricia Hall, Nancy March, Karen Hayes, Nancy Moore, Joan Gallante, Nancy Lund- berg. Third Row: Judith Morand, Barbara Moore, Patricia McPhee, Sonja Meurer, Susan Briggs, Kath¬ leen Faucette, Judy Watkins. Girls ' Softball In the first week of April, the girls took over the dia¬ mond and began softball practice. This year the softball team, including senior letter winners Sandra Orton, Donna Runge, and Jane Snook, scheduled games with Lexing¬ ton, Swampscott, Masconomet Regional, Georgetown, Malden, and Danvers. After last year’s record of eight wins and no losses, the girls and Miss Bartlett all looked forward to an outstanding season. Baseball Each spring many boys try for positions on the Read¬ ing Memorial High School Baseball Team. Once they have been chosen, the team members begin practicing in earn¬ est, conditioning themselves to meet the Middlesex League competition. This year the team under the leadership of captain Richard Dalton and coach John Pacino, worked hard to produce a winning season; however, the efforts that these boys put forth cannot be indicated by a mere record of wins and losses. CANDIDATES First Row: Robert Dali, Richard Horton, Ralph Lawrence, Robert Livingston, John Kelleter, David Darby, Richard Dalton, Albert Minotti, Charles Bangs, 4 Kenneth Olson. Second Row: Alfred Johnson, James Brown, Daniel Dunn, Robert Lincoln, Edward Toomey, Paul Debois, William Swift, Peter Strassell, Edward Kevorkian, Arthur Norton, Robert W. Taylor. Third Row: Michael Greene, Stephen Thompson, David Vetalie, Lawrence Horn, John Meehan, Geoffrey Bell, Vincent Balestrier, Calvert Bacon, Robert Sutherland, Douglas Keene, Frank Daly. Fourth Row: John Gilbert, William McGee, Robert Dugan, Robert Morrison, Joseph Robichaud, Michael Pottle, Bruce Madis, John Muse, Charles Kalipolis, Robert Kenney, Garry Mc¬ Millan. Play ball, Donna! 77 IN MEMORIAM LINDA J. MEUSE Juniors will never forget her shy but friendly manner and her enthusiasm for sports even though she could not participate in them herself ... she is remem¬ bered for her cheery personality . . . the class of 1961 will always have many happy memories of Linda. 78 fe Junior Class Officers Robert Lincoln, treasurer; Miss Dagdigian, adviser; Kenneth Olson, vice-president; Richard Horton, president; Suzanne Casey, secretary. Class of 1961 History On September 8, 1959, we entered the school as juniors with the knowledge that we had reached the half-way mark in our journey towards gradua¬ tion. Remembering the successes of the past two years, we decided to make the next two even more profitable. Like all journeys of life, our junior year was filled with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. In the early fall, we were saddened by the death of a classmate, Linda Meuse. Throughout the year, however, we knew the joy of accomplish¬ ment and work well done. Our first responsibility was to elect class offi¬ cers: Richard Horton, president; Kenneth Olson, vice-president; Suzanne Casey, secretary; Robert Lincoln, treasurer. Then, at the beginning of the fall sports schedule, we were pleased to find many juniors on the field hockey, football, and cross country teams. Other classmates displayed school spirit as band and baton squad members, cheer¬ leaders, program girls, and ticket sellers. Autumn also brought the Foreign Student Exchange Drive and the selection of five American Field Service finalists: Mary Lu Carroll, Muriel Duff, Jeremy McRell, Linda Wallin, and Barbara Youtz. From these students, Jeremy McRell was chosen to travel to New Zealand in February. Winter and spring were exceptionally busy times, both athletically and scholastically. During these two seasons, the members of our class contri¬ buted greatly to the varsity and jay-vee” squads in basketball and other team sports. With April and May came the National Merit Scholarship Exams, College Boards, and the National Honor Society induction ceremony — each a very impor¬ tant academic event. Under the leadership of our capable officers and advisers we began preparations for the Junior Prom and the Junior-Senior Reception, our gift to the graduating class. These two outstanding social events, highly successful because of the efforts of many classmates, were a perfect close to a wonder¬ ful year. As we left the school in June, we realized that next year we, as pioneers, would have to lead the school onward toward new horizons. 79 HOMEROOM 208 First Row: Jean Ellis, Judith Ducker, Lucretia Dennison, Sharon Dooley, Anne de Brigard, Muriel Duff, Judith Elliot, Roberta deMasellis, Joan Denbow. Second Row: John Dicey, Walter Emerson, Jean Crowell, Virginia Day, David Darby, Paul D’Entremont, Arthur Dyment. Third Row: David Currier, Paul Dubois, Bruce Donnelly, Richard Du¬ arte, Stephen Day, Francis Cunningham, Richard DiBerto, Michael Desmond, John Dolan. HOMEROOM 118 First Row: Lois Baker, Brenda Bailey, Barbara Bell, Trina Bel- zer, Donna Batten, Cheryl Bea¬ ton, Charlotte Anderson, Roberta Aylward, Betsy Barnes. Second Row: Thomas Brogan, Paul Bas¬ sett, Philip Broeg, Deirdre Bell, Donna Bauld, Ruth Anderson, Robert Bennett, William Bowker, Wayne Austin. Third Row: Wil¬ liam Broussard, Donald Bailey, Richard Austin, Richard Bordeau, Charles Bangs, Jeffrey Ahlin. HOMEROOM 219 First Row: Kathleen Widell, Lois Vacca, Alberta Vail, Sharon Weed, Barbara Thomson, Martha Willson, Mary Thornton, Greta Young, Katherine Talbot. Second Row: William Swift, Walter Walsh, Joseph Tuscher, John Tor- mey, Linda Wallin, Theis Tibbs, George Wiseman, John Thompson, Robert Tabor, Ronald Sullivan. Third Row: Robert Webster, Donald Watters, Edward Toomey, Barry Sutherland, Stuart Vant, Richard Tompkins, Gary Ziegler, Peter Strassell. HOMEROOM 211 First Row: Elizabeth Hovey, Barbara Hynes, Phyllis How¬ ard, June Keene, Susan Healy, Elaine Jones, Judith Hol¬ brook, Nathalie Heselton, Eileen Josinsky. Second Row: Peter Hughes, Thomas Lane, Lea Laschi, Patricia Johnston, Ann Higgins, Eleanor Holtsberg, Susan Hull, Judith Hill, Shirley Kilroy, Carolyn Haynes, Gray Kramer, Kenneth Johnson. Third Row: Geoffrey Kerr, Walter Kaminsky, Howard Hutchinson, Eric Kullberg, Richard Horton, Ron¬ ald Hubbard, Robert Kimball, Charles Jennings, Richard Kennedy, Robert Haynes, Donald Herrick. HOMEROOM 7 First Row: Svea Carlson, June Butler, Mary Cripanuk, Suzanne Casey, Marsha Burley, Margaret Castine, Suzanne Brush, Rose¬ marie Buckley, Betty Butt. Sec¬ ond Row: Robert Clattenburg, Lawrence Cosenza, James Brown, Mary Lu Carroll, Susan Clark, Linda Cagnola, William Burham, Henry Buckley, Thomas Cavan¬ augh. Third Row: Ralph Car¬ ter, Sebastian Chiaramida, Rich¬ ard Chesley, William Clay, Don¬ ald Cotreau, Richard Crabben- dam, Arthur Carlow. HOMEROOM 210 First Row: Janet Gilgun, Marlene Hanson, Susan Gissler, Elaine French, Mary Fitzpatrick, Virginia Ferraii, Joan Galante, Mary Gannon, Barbara Engel. Second Row: David Harrington, Wendall Haws, Susan Harvey, Dorothea Fau- cette, Deborah Gourd, Karen Hansen, Beverly Gregorio, Mary Hagerty, Russell Gonnam, Sterling Gibson. Third Row: Larry Frederick, Robert Foster, Richard Etling, How¬ ard Greene, Richard Flynn, Robert Giurleo, Norman Good¬ win. 81 HOMEROOM 213 First Row: Sandra Mercer, Mary Melanson, Diane Living¬ ston, Kathleen Meehan, Judith McClellan, Joanne LeRusso, Natalie Melhorn, Diane MacMillan, Gail McEnroe, Carol McHardy. Second Row: George Lufkin, William Marden, Warren McFarland, Lois Marden, Nancy Lundberg, Judith Maxwell, Christine Meurer, Marie Lehr, Linda Manchester, Elizabeth Look, Jeremy McReil, Harold Mallock, Richard MacHugh. Third Row: Donald Manson, Philip Mason, Clarence Meuse, Paul Mello, Chanler Marden, Peter Marsh, Robert Lincoln, David Mahoney, Douglas Mader. HOMEROOM 215 First Row: Lois Rogers, Carol Sidelinker, Dorothy Riapelle, Martha Russell, Susan Pinto, Judith Richardson, Carol Snel- ling, Linda Stewart, Susan Senecal. Second Row: Ernest Rogers, Paul Shaw, Dorothy Riccio, Winifred Spurr, Linda Snow, Donna Record, Susan Romano, Maureen Stewart, Jane Stone, Richard Rosen- krans, Ralph Snyder. Third Row: Robert Sargent, Paul Riley, David Sias, Jeffrey Smith, Edward Rogers, Steph¬ en Rhodes, William Rooney, Richard Powell, Roger Smith, Donald Sanborn. HOMEROOM 214 First Row: Virginia Muise, Pamela Phillips, Marion Moodie, Judith Phillips, Evelyn Opland, Muriel Peterson, Nancy Moore, Marie Pellegrino, Beatrice Miller, Beverly Milligan. Second Row: John Morse, Edward Michalosky, Lawrence O’Keefe, Margaret Pierce, Barbara Mick, Roberta Nash, Frederick Moulton, William Nason, Thomas Paulson. Third Row: Robert Muse, Louis Perrino, Robert Murray, Kenneth Olson, John Morand, Richard Pinkham, Albert Minotti. 82 The pause that refreshes. Karen Hansen and Mary Fitzpatrick see what’s new on the bulletin board. Susan Gissler, Barb Engel and Spike” Etling stop to chat on the stairs. Junior students study hard in homeroom. 83 Hi-Lites Reporters First Row: Rosemary Palmer, Robert Petrucci, Martha Willson, Barbara Cramer, Carolyn Anderson, Mr. Hodgkins, Judith Goddard, Susan Murphy, William Reed, Clifford Baker, Katherine O’Donnell. Second Row: Lawrence Cate, Gail Austin, Barbara Poock, Judith Maxwell, Sharon Rowells, Mary Fitzpatrick, Barbara Hynes, Jane Jellison, Christina Bowen, Sharon Dolley, Barbara Youtz, Anne Rogers. Third Row: Dianne Koenig, Muriel Duff, Pamela Phillips, Donna Bauld, Mary Gannon, Catherine Bates, Janet Crowell, Mary Hagerty, Karen Klimas, Rosemary Devaney, Arthur Spencer, George Larson. Rocket Hi-Lites Rocket Hi-Lites, the Reading Memorial High School newspaper, is published quarterly to inform the members of the student body about various school activities. Included in the paper are articles of individual interest, jokes, and candid pictures. At the beginning of the year, the pupils were given an introduction to every new teacher, and later the foreign exchange students wrote articles on their differing opinions of American life. The efficient Hi-Lites organization, headed by Carolyn Anderson, the editor-in-chief, and Mr. Hodgkins and Mr. Bond, the advisers, consists of editorial, reporting, business, and typing staffs. The members of these four divisions, by helping to pub¬ lish and maintain a newspaper, learn the rudiments of journalism and business. For this reason, stu¬ dents interested in either field as a career are especially encouraged to join the staff of the Rocket Hi-Lites. Rocket Hi-Lites Editors Nancy Lundburg, Judith Goddard, Carolyn Anderson, Bill Reed. Standing: Martha Wilson, Susan Murphy, Cliff Baker. 84 I Hi-Lites Business Staff First Row: Priscilla Bowen, Bette Davis, Martha Russell, Judy Elliott, Susan Healy, Louise Lassieur, Judy Holbrook, Vera Young, Muriel Hunnefeld, Joyce Scavongelli. Second Row: June Beane, Janice Cullington, Beverly Reardon, Judith Hopkins, Rebecca Alexander, Sheila Maguire, Lois Rogers, Karen Johnson, Joan Galante, Nathalie Heselton, Virginia Ferria. Third Row: Susan Harvey, Karen Hansen, Samantha Wright, Dianne Drozek, Jean MacHardy, Jill Emerson, Jane Jordan, Betty Sue Swain, Nancy Squibb. Rocket Hi-Lites Reporters: Judi Maxwell, Robert Kimball, George Larson, and Mary Hagerty look for assignments. VkAW VvA W Hi-Lites editors, Bill Reed and Cliff Baker, review their finished product with Mr. Hodg¬ kins. «r Pi W1 j - -JM The Business Staff of the Rocket Hi-Lites seem pleased with the financial success of their paper. 85 Seated: Sebastian Chiara- mida, Ralph Carter, Wil¬ liam Cashman, Gray Cramer, Leo Sheehan, Craig Brandt, Bruce Ives. Stand¬ ing: Robert Lamaire, Way¬ ne Boyden, Rebecca Weeks, Harold Mallock, Anne Packard, and James Roth. Dance Band Reading Memorial High School’s Dance Band, initi¬ ated just last year, has proven to be a very lively and excit¬ ing activity in the field of music. Since the ability to play a suitable instrument is the only membership requirement, many talented musicians, including the recent additions of accordian and guitar players, are able to join this organiza¬ tion. Under the able direction of Mr. James Roth, the group practices diligently during eighth periods, their repetoire being a large selection of music emphasizing many tunes popularized by Glenn Miller. As proof of their capabilities, the members of this band were invited to supply the dance music for the P.T.A. Party on February 11, I960. The Dance Band not only provides enjoyment for both partici¬ pants and listeners alike, but also gives students an oppor¬ tunity to utilize their musical interests and abilities. 86 Mr. Roth shows Anne and Craig the beat. Leo Sheehan and Craig Brandt can real¬ ly swing! First Row: Marlene Hewins, Sharon Muddon, Sandra Knight, Linda Hol¬ brook, June Slatting, Gayle Young, Ellen Gage. Second Row: Judith Pickerall, Nancy Sulijan, Karen Carter, Suzanne Brush, Nancy Coveil, Joanne Pelligrino, Donna-Lane Boudreau. Third Row: Nancy Davis, Jane Merrill, Sue Ellen Anderson, Frederick Brown, Renzel Herd, Janis Bostwick, Nancy Murphy. Chorus The Reading Memorial High School Chorus is generally a non-performing group, but sev¬ eral members sang in the Red Mill. Members of the group are those who sing simply for the joy of singing and who cannot devote the time which the Glee Club requires. Spike Etting presents Mr. Roth and Mr. Oliver with gifts in appreciation for all their hard work. Fred serenading his sweetheart, Eulalie. A final curtain call for the cast of the RED MILL. 87 Seated: Anne Packard, Elizabeth Moore, Mr. Roth, Linda Gourd, William Cashman, Majorie Maher, Jeffrey Kean, L. Sutdiff, Diane Avery. Standing: Craig Brandt, Deborah Ruth Ann Walker. Orchestra The Reading Memorial High School Orchestra is a small but competent group of musicians under the direction of Mr. James L. Roth. Through the year the members en¬ joy accompanying recordings of professional orchestras. This produces the sensation of playing with a large group, a feeling that cannot be experienced with only ten instru¬ ments. On February 19, and 20, I960, the orchestra, strengthened by seven additional musicians, provided the music for Victor Herbert’s Red Mill, the first musical comedy ever presented at Reading. Faculty members and students formed the hardworking committees necessary to make this production a success. Taking the leads in the Red Mill were Frederick Brown, Governor of Zeeland; Donna Batten, Tina; Richard Crabbendam, Captain Karl Van Damm; Craig Brandt, Burgomaster Jan Van Borken; Margaret Stewart, Gretchen; Richard Etling, Con” Kid¬ der; John Morse, Kid” Conner; Lawrence Watson, Willem; and Eulalie Drury, Bertha. Elizabeth Moore, Majorie Maher, Linda Lee Sutcliff, Ruth Walker. A duet by Deborah Gourd and Diane Avery. 88 First Row: Nancy Ducker, Helen Davis, Christina Bowen, Linda Snow, Martha Smith, Mr. Roth, Susan Healy, Jane Jellison, Berjouhi Arzigian, Sarah Wells’, Diane Avery. Second Row: Alison Smith, Jocelyn Taylor, Nathalie Heselton, Vir¬ ginia Ferrari, Maureen Monahan, Margaret Stewart, Nancy Adams, Dorothy Blanchard, Carol Campbell, Virginia Brid¬ ges, Sharon Mullens, Patricia McPhee. Third Row: Leatrice Hodgman, Betina Paulson, Barbara Demars, Susan Hull, Jane Wold, Theiss Tibbs, Donna Squibb, Lana Hodson, Glee For the first time in four years, Reading Memorial High School officially sponsored a Glee Club. This group of singers not only performed for the Thanksgiving, Christ¬ mas, and Easter assemblies with a variety of religious music, but they also formed the chorus for The Red Mill, Reading High’s first operetta. In addition to these performances, the Glee Club held an exchange concert with Fitchburg High Kathy Doherty, Greta Young, Gail Cross. Fourth Row: Judith Elliott, Susan Harding, Judith Maxwell, Harold Mal- lock, Paul Donegan, William Robie, John Doherty, Bruce McKenzie, Susan Pike, Bonnie Cramer, Kathleen Faulkner, June Keen. Fifth Row: John Gilbert, David Hoyt, Walter Kaminski, David White, Richard Austin, Stuart Vant, David Wisentanner, William Marden, Frederick Brown, David Vitale. Club School’s Glee Club; Reading’s club sang at Fitchburg on May fourteenth, and Fitchburg’s group appeared in Read¬ ing Memorial High School’s auditorium on May twenty- seventh. Mr. James Roth and Mr. Douglas Oliver both agreed that the seventy-three students composed the most well-balanced group of singing voices to be heard at Read¬ ing Memorial High within the last three years. Members of the Red Mill” sing the grand finale. 89 First Row: Nancyjane Fellows, Donna Ward, Susan Doherty, Jane Jordan, Martha Mc¬ Carthy, Carolyn Dewsnap, Priscilla Bowen, Marcia Poock, Carol Curtis, Samantha Wright. Second Row: Barbara Youtz, Carol Monterisi, Patri¬ cia Boudreau, Ruth Walker, Jocelyn Taylor, Barbara Kel- leit, Sandra Sias, Laura Bishop, Carmen Burridge, Sarah Wil¬ kinson, Karen Johnson. Third Row: Judith Goddard, Mary Gannon, Patricia McPhee, San¬ dra Berry, Karen Vogeley, Roberta Nash, Berjouhi, Arzi- gian, Jean Packard, Laura Richards, Jane Wold. Fourth Row: Susan Harvey, Karen Hansen, Theiss Tibbs, Deborah Gourd, Katherine Paynter, Betina Paulson, Susan Hard¬ ing, Elizabeth Mulligan, Jean Thompson, Kathy Doherty, Susan Murphy. Future Teachers of America In its second year of activity at Reading Memorial High School, the Future Teachers of America Club was sucessfully led by three officers: Karen Johnson, president; Karen Hansen, vice president and treasurer; Berjourhi Arzigian, secretary. The group under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Dagdigian and the sponsorship of the Reading Teachers’ Association, met during eighth period on the first and third Friday of each month to dis¬ cuss many aspects of the teaching profession. Among the club’s activities were giving oral reports on teachers’ colleges, watching informative movies, and listening to speakers. As an aid to the school, the industrious members operated an efficient coat check service at all the home basketball games. During the year, the future teachers were given the chance to visit classes at several Reading elementary schools. This op¬ portunity enabled the girls to gain practical experience which will help them later in their chosen vocation. Susan and Karen agree that it pays to advertise.” 90 First Row: Sharon Dooley, Samantha Wright, Elizabeth Look, William Locke, Carolyn Kehoe, Frances Platt. Second Row: Ronald Wells, Howard Cootey, William Robie, Terry Ryan, Gary White, James Boyd, Sara Wilkinson, Kathleen Connor, Berjourhni Arizigan. Third Row: Fred Anderson, David Wisentaner, Richard Holt, John Kidder, Heie Buenting, Rita Schneider, Judith Holbrook, Carol Side- linker, Trina Belzer, Christine Meurer, Greta Young. Fourth Row: Cheryl Beaton, Karen Hansen, Pamela Phillips, Theiss Tibbs, Susan Hull, Deborah Gourd, Susan Sene- cal, Mary Fitzpatrick, Mary Lu Carroll, Janet Gilgun, Muriel Duff. International Affairs Are the U.S.S.R. and Red China friends or foes? Do the United States’ immigration laws provide good propaganda for the Soviet Union? Is the rule of the dictator coming to an end in Latin America? These were some of the questions which high¬ lighted the program of the International Affairs Club, a group organized for those students who wish to gain knowledge of both foreign and domestic problems. During Monday activity periods, President William Locke and approximately fifty members met with Mr. Nillis Anderson, the advisor, to discuss important world issues. This year the club was fortunate in having Heie Buenting and Rita Schneider, the exchange students from Germany, attend the meetings and give their varied opinions on foreign policy. As in the past years, the discussions of the International Affairs Club were designed to stimulate an awareness of the world and its people. International affairs anyone? Mr. Anderson discusses world problems. 91 First Row: Mary Fitzpatrick, Barbara Youtz, Sharon Dooley, Mar¬ lene Hanson, Sandra Murphy, Dianne Koenig, Linda Holbrook, Marsha Greene, Marjorie Mahr, Sandra Berry. Second Row: Donna Lane Boudreau, Linda Mallot, Frances Platt, Linda Hanley, Barbara Hermann, Jean MacHarty, Mary Lou Carroll, Susan Senecal, Carmen Burridge, Bettine Paulson, Carolyn Chisholm. Third Row: Nancy Davis, Jill Emerson, Diane Drozek, Elizabeth Look, Karen Hansen, Dick Crabbendam, Stacy Coleman, Nancy Lupo, Jeremy McRell, Carol Campbell. Fourth Row: Pricilla Bowen, Ann Hig¬ gins, Robert Kenney, Bradford Perry, William Bell, Jeffrey Smith, Robert Petrucci, William Locke, Robert Kimball, Robert Weaver. Dramatic Club One of the most popular organizations at Reading Memorial High School is the Dramatic Club, directed by Mr. Arthur Spencer and Mr. Harold Bond. Membership in this organization provides an opportunity for students to participate in all phases of the theatre, whether their interests lie in acting, make-up, costumes, backstage work, or directing. To the Dramatic Club goes the responsibility of plan¬ ning and presenting appropriate assemblies for Thanksgiv¬ ing, Christmas, and Memorial Day. Every year the club prepares a one-act play to be entered in the Drama Festival, a competition between dramatic organizations in Massa¬ chusetts Secondary schools. In addition to this, the Dra¬ matic Club also presents a play for the student body each spring. Membership in this club is open to anyone who is wil¬ ling to attend the after-school meetings and spend the long hours of work that each production demands. 92 Bill Locke reads his part while the others listen. First Row: Anne Sebeika, Jane Stone, Jean Ellis, Carol Scavongelli, Brenda Ballestria, Lois Baker, Glenda Cecil, Margaret Carlow, Carol Durrell, Doris McSheey. Second Row: Nancy Florence, Carol Baxter, Muriel Hunnefield, Marie Lehr, Leslie Hayes, Virginia Parson, Christine Meurer, Lois Marden, Judith Richardson, Madeline Bigelow, Barbara Thompson, Mary McMullen. Third Row: Lynda Mallett, Leslie Murray, Donna Carlow, Leslie Jolly- more, Carol McKeller, Marjorie Enos, Katherine Beckett, Barbara Franklin, Susan Romano, Patricia Brackett. Home Economics Club A new addition to this year’s list of activities at Read¬ ing Memorial High School is the Home.Economics Club. Starting with a few girls interested in knitting, the club has developed into a group of seventy-five members. At meet¬ ings held every second and fourth Friday, under the leader¬ ship of President Jane McCormack, Secretary Linda Mallett, and Advisor Mrs. Ardis Chapman, the girls partici¬ pated in a variety of programs ranging from hair styling to interior decorating. The speakers at the meetings were beauticians, airline hostesses, and fashion designers. The highlight of the year for the club was a spring fashion show, featuring a wide scope of styles from ber- muda shorts to full-length gowns, skillfully made by the participants. This club has provided an excellent oppor¬ tunity for girls to pursue the more enjoyable phases of home economics. Carol Durell models her new spring outfit. First Row: Martha McCarthy, Marcia Emerson, Janis Bost- Doucette, Nancy Ruderman, Linda Dickman, Ann Fillmore, wick, Edna Hunt, Linda Cate, Marilyn Christensen, Susan Carol Halfyard, Deborah Gourd, Sharon Dooley, Gloria Briggs, Glenda Cecil. Second Row: Sarah Wilkinson, Caren Poore, Judy Pickerill, Muriel Duff, Cheryl Beaton. Library Club The Library Club, open to any boy or girl who is interested in books and is willing to work two free periods a week, has continually been one of the most active service groups of the school. Led by capable officers, President Linda Hanley, Vice-President Marilyn Christensen, Secre¬ tary Edna Hunt, and Treasurer Cheryl Beaton, the mem¬ bers of the club assisted Mrs. Ernestine MacDonald, the school librarian, in efficiently operating the library. Included in the group’s duties were shelving books, filing material, cataloguing pamphlets, and checking books in or out. This year for the first time, committees were initiated to perform such special duties as compiling and publishing the library newspaper, repairing damaged books, and arrang ing displays for many school activities. Because of its able and industrious members, this year’s Library Club has been a valuable asset to the smooth func¬ tioning of the library at Reading Memorial High School. 94 Lottie enjoys studying in the school library. Cliff and Carol are doing extensive research. First Row: Anne DeLong, Madeline Bigelow, June Beane, Carol Halfyard, Barbara Riessle, Leslie Jollymore, Kath- Betty Davis, Beverly Reardon, Theresa Dergay, Judy erine Beckert, Donna Carlow, Brenda Redfern, Mildred Hopkins, Janice Cullington. Second Row: Judi Di Cesare, Cann , Joyce Vercammen, Carol Richards. Teachers ' Typists Under the direction of Miss Jane Reed, a group of outstanding girls from the commercial course performs many valuable services for the teachers, the guidance de¬ partment, the office staff, and the Pioneer staff. Each tea¬ cher’s typist must be dependable, accurate, and up-to-date in her class work, because it is her job to type tests and work¬ sheets for one or more teachers. Members also assist the office staff by typing necessary school records and by filing information for the guidance department. Several of these girls are chosen as Pioneer typists to work on the school yearbook. The teachers’ typists are a definite asset to the school, making work easier for the entire faculty. Besides giving assistance to others, the girls also gain practical experience to aid them in the secretarial work they plan to pursue after graduation. The big executive”. Did someone say that Shelia was typing an exam for Mr. 95 Larry Fredericks, Peter Hughes, Daniel McBride, Robert White, Peter Marsh, Jeffrey Stone, Richard Crab- bendam, Robert Bingham, David White, C. Bailey Weeks, Michael Grunzweig, Abbott Packard, Allan Weidman, Robert Everett. Projection Crew Few people realize the amount of time members of the Projection Crew must donate to setting up, operating, and cleaning Reading Memorial High School’s audio-visual equip¬ ment, but every student benefits from the results of these labors. Under the competent leadership of Advisor Mr. Robert Bronner, Student Advisor Jeffrey Stone, and President C. Bailey Weeks, this group of boys did an outstanding job backstage during all assemblies. In addition to showing films and slides, their responsibilities include maintaining the lights, projectors, microphones, and tape recorders. The Projection Crew is certainly one of the most important school organiza¬ tions because of its service to the entire student body. Mr. Bronner gives the projectionists some advice. Do I really sound like that? 96 SCIENCE First Row: Joseph Perry, Bradley Reed, Paul Riley, Jeffrey Ahlin, Leo Sheen, John Dolan, Richard Powell. Second Row: William Bell, Alan Tasker, Kenneth Acker, Robert C. Schoeder, David Wisen- taner, Frederick Anderson, Rich¬ ard Holt, Peter Walker, Russell Gonnam. Third Row: Douglas Anderson, Robert Dresser, Steven Richmond, Edward Cornwall, Robert Weaver, Steven Beaman, Alan Willard, Peter Thorpe, Frederick Perry, Frederick Moul¬ ton, George Mills, Wendell Hawe, Thomas Laine. Fourth Row: Thomas Oliver, Richard Turn- quist, Gerri Costa, Larry Watson, Robert Frost, Paul Bassett, Margaret Carlow, Jill Lougees, Virginia Connors. Science Club This has been another profitable year for the Science Club, a year enriched with study in relation to the earth and universe. At its first general meeting, the group chose capable leaders: President, Jeffrey Ahlin; Secretary, Dean Adler; and Treasurer, Paul Riley. Later, when the Radio and Biology Clubs were formed, the participants in these affiliated organiza¬ tions elected their own officers. The monthly meetings of the Science Club placed emphasis on films, lectures, and discussions, all designed to acquaint the members with different fields of scientific interest. Then, on March 16, I960, came the highlight of the group’s activities, Reading Memorial High School’s Science Fair. Because of the enthusiasm and the wide variety of projects displayed, this year’ Science Fair was a successful and fitting tribute to Mr. Pope, the director, and to every hard¬ working member of the Science Club. Jeff Ahlin presents his experiment in Mr. Pope’s chemistry class. RADIO First Row: Gerri Costa, Paul Riley, John Dolan, Leo Sheen- an. Dean Adler, Joseph Perry, Richard Turnquist. Second Row: Bradley Reed, Thomas Oliver, Lawrence Watson, Robert Dresser, James Hesel- ton, Michael Chisholm, David MacLeod, Paul Koslovski. 97 First Row: Judith Sias, Edna Beighley, Dorothy Blanchard, Deborah Johnson, Judith Goddard, Janet Gilgun, Frances Platt, Patricia Boudreau. Second Row: Mr. Boch, Janet Crowell, Linda Pierpont, Carolyn Anderson, Jean McHardy, Judith MacDonald, Barbara Cramer, Mary Gannon. Third Row: Sandra Or¬ ton, Dianne Drozek, John Tompson, Paul Turner, William Robie, Paul Riley, Joan Mulley, Jane Snook, Louise Las- sieur. F Spanish Club In order to give the Spanish students a greater understanding of the Spanish-speak¬ ing peoples and their customs, Mr. Alexander Boch reorganized the Spanish Club. Inter¬ ested students were able to acquire an ap¬ preciation of the Spanish language which could never have been attained by studying grammar and pronunciation in a classroom. Folk songs like Cielito Lindo” afforded en¬ joyment as well as background for a study of Spain’s customs and beliefs. A trip to Sym¬ phony Hall to see Jose Greco and his Spanish dancers proved to be an entertaining evening. Simple Spanish conversation, in both Castilian and South American dialects, gave the Club members a proficiency in the spoken language. Although the informal Friday activity periods seemed to be mere frenzied confusion to the passerby who no habla espanol, the members 1 hese periods an interesting way to id enjoy Spanish. Three Caballeros: Paul Turner, Linda Pierpont, Sandra Orton 98 Sunny Spain has three pretty ad¬ mirers, Janet Crowell, Eileen March, and Barbara Cramer. First Row: Ann Sebeika, Elizabeth Hovey, Barbara Engel, Judy Elliott, Margaret Castine, Sheila Maguire, Sandra Cullinane. Second Row: May O’Reilly, Linda Manchester, Dennis Balog, Robert Weaver, Ralph Law¬ rence, Carol Snelling, Deborah John¬ son, Beatrice Miller. Guidance Club Acquainting all students with the facilities of the Guidance Department and aiding the guidance counselors, Miss Helen Hart, Mr. John Pacino, and Mr. Ara Karakashian, are the purposes of the newly formed Guidance Club. This group, made up of one representative from each junior and senior homeroom, is divided into three committees: the Follow-Up, Bulletin, and Catalogue Com¬ mittees. The Follow-Up Committee contacts former Reading Memorial High School students to learn about the professions that they have chosen. It is the responsibility of the Bulletin Board Committee to post on the Guidance bulletin board helpful, up-to-date information concerning employment and higher education, while the Catalogue Committee is in charge of bulletins from colleges and preparatory schools. By giving up at least one study period each week, the members of this club have been a great aid to both the Guidance Department and to the students. 99 Westward the course of empire takes its way; the four first acts al¬ ready past, A fifth shall close the drama of the day .. —George Beikerly Seniors Seated: Nancy Saylor, secretary; Ralph Lawrence, president; Robert Livingston, treasurer; Miss Nichols adviser; Richard Saylor, vice-president. Senior Class History As members of the class of I960 we were not pioneers in the purest sense of the word, but when we entered the school as freshmen in 1956, we felt the spirit of adventure and per¬ haps a hint of the trepidation that confronted the original pioneers. With the aid of maps and directions, we located our classrooms and were ready to assume our proper place as members of the student body. Our initial task was to elect class officers: Clifford Ash, President; Eileen March, Vice-President; Judith Archibald, Secretary; and Robert Livingston, Treasurer. Under their leadership we held our first class dance, The Freshman Frolic, on October 26, 1956. Before we had time to pause for a much needed rest in June, we had gone through the rigors of midyear and final examinations, cheered our Freshmen teams to many victories, and became familiar with the high school routine. Returning as Sophomores in the fall of 1957, we elected new class officers: Robert Holt, President; Richard Saylor, Vice-President; Nancy Saylor, Secretary; and Robert Living¬ ston, Treasurer. Aided by these officers and our class ad¬ visors, we transformed the cafeteria into a Paris Street Scene for the Sophomore Hop on November 8, 1957. During our sophomore year we had the opportunity of participating in a larger number of sports and clubs than ever before. Despite keen competition several sophomore girls had the honor of being chosen Baton Squad members. With these activities and our studies to occupy our time, we never noticed how quickly the days were slipping by. Our Junior year proved to be the busiest of the three both socially and academically. With the same class officers, we prepared to accept additional responsibilities. Many new and difficult courses of study, including a three-week tele¬ vision course in the humanities were available to us; but, despite the increased work required, we received the distinc¬ tion of having the greatest number of students on the honor roll for all four marking periods. In May, twenty-three Jun¬ iors were elected to the National Honor Society; and when the results of the National Merit Scholarship arrived, we found that two of our classmates, Bradford Perry and Robert Petrucci, were semi-finalists and that fifteen others were to receive Letters of Commendation. With spring came the two outstanding social events — our Junior Prom and the Junior-Senior Reception. The cafe¬ teria was decorated with flowers and streamers to carry out 102 the spring themes. All of us wished these fleeting moments would last a little longer, for we all knew that in just one short year only memories would remain of all the happy mo¬ ments in our school life. On September 8, 1959, we began our final year — the most important and the most eventful. As the leaders of the school, we elected Carol Chris” McKeehan Football Queen and demonstrated our school spirit at all the Rocket” games. Our cheers were well rewarded when Reading beat Winchester for the first time in nine years. As another first”, Reading Memorial High School was host to three foreign exchange students: Charlotte Omes from Luxembourg and Heie Buenting and Rita Schneider from Germany. After returning from a wonderful trip, Eileen March, our own exchange student to Argentina, re¬ lated many interesting tales of her Argentina friends. Many details made our schedules busy: applying for col¬ Lotus blossoms take shape for Nance. Rick helps with streamers for Cheerleaders Dance. lege and jobs, interviews, occupational conferences, and Col¬ lege Board Exams. Nevertheless, we found time to enjoy parties, attend dances, exchange pictures, and participate in extra-curricular activities. Before we realized it, the night of the Junior-Senior Re¬ ception had arrived. Even more quickly came finals and graduation week, beginning with the long awaited Senior Prom, Baccalaureate with its solemn dignity impressed upon us the ideals of scholarship. Both Class Day and the Senior Banquet were enjoyable, but they could not compare with the excitement of graduation, the climax to four years of study. From here, like our pioneering forefathers, we shall go on to explore new regions, new areas of knowledge. Armed with the intellectual curiosity instilled in us by our instruc¬ tors, we leave one stage of our development and begin the more exciting discovery of understanding ourselves and our problems. Ralph studies proposed layout for the Pioneer. Bob struggles with picture cropping for the Pioneer. | ■ m REBECCA R. ALEXANDER 400 South Street Co-head cheerleader . . . Beckie remembers biology with Mr. Gar¬ land . . . member of Chorus, Pioneer Staff, and Hi-Lites Busi¬ ness Staff . . . enjoys skiing, swim¬ ming, and sailing . . . okay, kiddies . . . plans to attend the University of New Hampshire. BRENDA M. BALESTRIER 24 John Street Bookkeeping with Miss Kelly holds fond memories for this miss . . . Someone ' s going to get his head to play with! . . . hopes to work as a bookkeeper or typist for a few years, and then get married. GEORGE K. ADAMS 83 Locust Street This future mechanical engineer plans to attend Northeastern next year . . . active member of the Football and Track Teams and DeMolay . . . enjoyed physics with Mr. Miksen . . . familiar chant, What do you say?” CAROLYN R. ANDERSON 8 Puritan Road Pembroke beckons active and hardworking Cal” . . . remem¬ bered as Cornelia” in Senior Play . . . Hi-Lites editor-in-chief . . . member of Pioneer Profile Staff, National Honor Society, and Spanish Club . . . enjoyed French IV with Mr. Ham and excursions to Yale. DENNIS W. BALOG 43 Gleason Road Valuable member of the Golf Team and the Guidance Commit¬ tee .. . Den plans to attend an engineering school, then join the air force . . . especially enjoyed Advanced Math with Miss Percy . . . ardent photographer and coin collector. BRADFORD C. ADLER 55 Oak Street Brad hopes to attend Massachu¬ setts College of Pharmacy . . . active on Basketball and Golf Teams . . . faithful member of DeMolay . . . found Mr. Murphy’s classes most interesting . . . also enjoyed history . . . hopes to be greatest money winner in golf history. CLIFFORD D. ASH 40 Forest Street Hi, killer” is Skip’s” favorite ex¬ pression . . . president of Fresh¬ man Class . . . capable co-captain of the Football Team . . . most enjoyable class, physics with Mr. Miksen . . . interested in physical fitness . . . plans to attend Went¬ worth College. MARK J. BARRY 106 Walnut Street Noted for his ready laugh . . . Josh” plans a liberal arts educa¬ tion, then a stretch in the Navy . . . member of Band, Hi-Lites, and Golf Team . . . especially en¬ joys playing golf and tennis. 104 Senior Class DIANE E. AINSWORTH 136 Grove Street Di” . . . remembered for her laugh . . . active in Pioneer Art Staff, and Chorus . . . plans for the future include art school . . . en¬ joys horse-back riding, and swim¬ ming . . . rates English with Mr. D ' Orlando as tops. CLIFFORD W. BAKER 169 Summer Avenue Cliff . . . active on the Cross Coun¬ try and Track Teams . . . Rocket Hi-Lites editor . . . outside inter¬ ests • include hi-fi, all types of skiing, DeMolay, P.F. . . . plans to enter a four year liberal arts college. CATHERINE E. BATES 247 Summer Avenue You just don’t know” Cath, co¬ leader of Baton Squad . . . mem¬ ber of Pioneer Profile Staff, Hi-Lites Staff . . . secretary of Y.P.F. . . . rated French with Mr. Ham tops . . . likes skiing, sail¬ ing, and swimming . . . plans to attend Northwestern. SIDNEY A. BATES 23 Nelson Avenue Bub” will join the Air Force after graduation and then attend college . . . best known for his lack of height . . . favorite class, physics with Mr. Miksen . . . served with the Baseball, Basket¬ ball, and Hockey Teams . . . mem¬ ber of Teen Council. EDNA M. BEIGHLEY 117 Libby Avenue One of our most popular seniors . . . member of Student Council, Profile Staff, and Spanish Club . . . will remember Algebra II with Miss Percy . . . this talented seam¬ stress plans to enter the University of Massachusetts next fall to be¬ come a teacher. LINDA E. BINGHAM 121 Willow Street Next year Lynn” plans to attend a business school . . . remembered for her friendliness ... a valuable member of Pioneer Typing Staff . . . enjoyed English with Mr. Bond . . . spends spare time cook¬ ing and cartooning. CAROL LEE BAXTER 320 Lowell Street Oh, fiddlesticks!” . . . pretty can¬ dy girl for Senior Play . . . enjoys ice skating and dancing . . . favored Bookkeeping II with Miss Kelly . . . hopes to go to business school, work for a few years, and then get married. JUNE M. BEANE 10 Eaton Street Secretarial Practice with Miss Reed, favorite subject . . . student secretary and Pioneer typist . . . hobbies: swimming, boating, sew¬ ing, and nightly letter-writing . . . perennial comment, ”Oh, nice” . . . plans to attend hair-dressing school and eventually marry. WENDELL A. BERRY 21 Parkview Avenue Windy” plans to attend college or join the Navy after graduation . . . will always remember English with Mr. Bond . . . capable man¬ ager of Track and Cross Country Teams . . . member of DeMolay . . . enjoys listening to records. MARK E. BERTELSEN 25 Forest Street After graduation Brute” will go into the oil business with his father . . . plans to join the Navy in a few years . . . member of Football and Track Teams . . . en¬ joyed shop most of all . . . rates Mr. Miksen tops. RONALD L. BLAKE 36 Wittier Road Ronnie wants to attend Bowdoin . . . favorite subject was Latin with Mr. Spencer . . . member of Band and Student Council . . . Razoo” enjoys P. F. and DeMo¬ lay .. . played hockey and basket¬ ball . . . greatest outside interest is sailing. DOROTHY M. BLANCHARD 379 Haverhill Street Dottie . . . remembered for her impish smile . . . active member of Profile Staff and Glee Club . . . enjoyed history with Mr. Aldrich . . . ardent piano player . . . future plans include the University of Massachusetts. KATHERINE M. BECKERT 47 Wilson Road Kathy’s favorite expression, Piti¬ ful Panthers” . . . hopes to study next year to become a vari-typist . . . enjoyed Home and Family with Mrs. Landini . . . Miss Per¬ cy’s able secretary . . . especially likes knitting and sewing. MADELINE F. BIGELOW 14 D Street Faithful student secretary to Mr. Pope . . . Jazzio” enjoyed Office Practice with Mr. Salvo . . . plans to go to business school next year . . . an ardent collector of glass miniatures . . . likes to sew. MARY ELLEN BODE 13 Shady Hill Lane This lively cheerleader enjoyed French III, physics, and her fav¬ orite teacher, Mr. Dunbar . . . active member of Student Coun¬ cil and National Honor Society . . . co-editor of Pioneer Profile Staff . . . Mellen’s” future plans include Pembroke at Brown. Senior Class 105 DONNA-LANE BOUDREALi 200 Grove Street Donna plans to major in journal¬ ism at Northeastern next year . . . member of Pioneer Board and Dramatic Club . . . active in Jun¬ ior Quannapowitts and Rainbow . . . works as cub reporter for the I aurence Eagle. DAVID R. BROWN 35 Harrison Street Dave ' s future plans are uncertain . . . his favorite class was English III with Mrs. Cutdiffe . . . active in both the Dramatic Club and the Library Club . . . member of Track Team . . . served as officer in DeMolay. MILDRED E. CANN 66 Mineral Street Especially enjoyed English class with Mr. D ' Orlando . . . Millie’s” hobbies include ice-skating, ski¬ ing, bowling, dancing, and parties . . . active as a student secretary . . . plans to attend a junior col¬ lege next year . . . ambition is to be a secretary. PATRICIA R. BOUDREAU 65 Charles Street Pat hopes to attend Boston Col¬ lege . . . will be remembered for her portrayal of Emily in the senior play ... is a member of the National Honor Society, Fu¬ ture Teachers of America and Pioneer Staffs. FREDERICK O. BROWN 9 Grand Street Member of chorus, All-District Chorus, and DeMolay . . . the purser in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . . . looks for¬ ward to a college education . . . noted for his good looks and per¬ sonality . . . Too bad” is Fred ' s favorite expression. GEORGIA B. BOSTWICK 277 West Street Georgie fondly recalls Book¬ keeping II and Mr. Miksen . . . reliable teacher’s secretary . . . interests include Rainbow, Girl Scouts, and a certain Reading High football player . . . Fanta- bulous” plans to attend airline school, and eventually marry. E. PRISCILLA BOWEN 1457 Main Street Plans a career in teaching . . . main interests are dancing, 4-H, and Rainbow . . . participated in Glee Club, Future Teachers of America, Hi-Lites, Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff, and Dramatic Club . . . ranked history with Mr. Webber as a favorite. LEONARD H. BROWN 76 Summer Avenue You will find Lenny in the Coast Guard next year ... his favorite expression is Is that so?” ... he enjoyed physics with Mr. Miksen . . . Lenny’s outside activities in¬ clude hockey and bowling. EDWIN F. BOTTELSEN 9 Brook Street Plans to attend Norwick Univer¬ sity after high school graduation . . . English with Mr. D’Orlando was tops with Eddie . . . finds skiing lots of fun . . . will join the Navy following his college education. CRAIG M. BRANDT 57 Pine Ridge Road Craig looks forward to an N.R.O.T.C. college . . . active member of Band, Orchestra, Dance Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Bas¬ ketball Team . . . outside interests include the Classics” and Bar¬ ons” . . . enjoyed Band and Mr. Roth. HEIE BUENTING 16 Witrenhansen Steintoe 3, Germany Hiya, Heie!” . . . member of Student Council and International Affairs Club . . . enjoys all sports, especially swimming . . . favored Mrs. Cutcliffe’s English classes . . . plans to return to Germany and go to college next year. Senior Class 106 PHILEMON P. CARLETON 23 Oak Ridge Road Phil’s favorite teacher, Mr. Dun¬ bar . . . school activities include Student Council during his junior year . . . hobbies are cars and drag racing . . . member of DeMolay and Orientals’ Hot Rod Club . . . noted for his square-toed shoes. WILLIAM F. CASHMAN 59 Willow Street Bill . . . favorite interest is music . . . an active member of the Dance Band, Orchestra, and Band . . . enjoys hockey and basketball . . . plans to enter Worcester Tech to become an electrical engineer. SHARON A. CHRISTENSON 269 Ash Street Plans to attend a junior college . . . Sharon especially liked Driver Education with Mr. Bronner . . . member of Pioneer Profile Staff . . . will be remembered for her long hair . . . outside interests in¬ clude swimming, skiing, and read¬ ing. DONNA J. CARLOW 364 Main Street Chamberlain School of Retailing is next for Donna . . . liked Mr. Dunbar and homemaking classes . . . participated on Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff and Home Economics Planning Board . . . this student secretary enjoys cooking, knitting and reading. JOAN M. CAVANAUGH 184 Green Street Hopes to attend I. B. M. School . . . Joan has pleasant memories of English with Mrs. Cutdiffe . . . worked after school hours . . . among other interests she enjoys softball . . . would like to be married in ten years. RUFUS E. CLARK 21 Hanscom Avenue Ruf”, a valuable member of the Football, Track, and Hockey Teams . . . enjoyed physics with Mr. Miksen . . . hopes to attend Springfield College and become a physical education teacher . . . will always be remembered for his personality and red hair. DAVID L. CARROLL 13 John Street Co-captain of the Football Team . . . active in DeMolay, M. Y. F., Youth Council, and Student Council . . . other interest include baseball, track, and weightlift¬ ing . . . enjoyed Advanced Math with Miss Percy . . . looks forward to college and an engineering career. THEODORE H. CHAMBERS, JR. Ill Salem Street President of B. Y. F. and member of Pioneer Art Staff . . . likes bowling and drawing . . . favorite class, mechanical drawing . . . member of track and cross coun¬ try .. . looks forward to a college education after high school. CEDRIC A. COLBERT 99 Haverhill Street Chemistry class with Mr. Murphy rated high on his list of favorites . . . among his hobbies are chem¬ istry, photography, and cars . . . Ced’s” future plans include Northeastern . . . ambition, to be a research chemist. KAREN A. CARTER 12 Auburn Street An active member of the Student Council, Rainbow, and P. F. . . . Karen enjoyed biology with Mr. Garland . . . faithful prompter of the Senior Play . . . future plans for this energetic girl include a nursing career. MARILYN J. CHRISTENSEN 12 Sunnyside Avenue Active in Library Club, Rainbow, and Y.P.F. . . . loyal member of Senior Play Costume committee . . . likes reading and horseback riding . . . hopes to attend a liberal arts college . . . enjoyed French and United States History MALCOLM E. COLBURN 42 Winthrop Avenue Among Mai ' s many hobbies are hunting and fishing . . . this senior plans to enter the Coast Guard after graduation . . . rated Prob¬ lems of Democracy his favorite class and Mr. Dunbar his favorite teacher. Senior Class o 7 SANDRA L. CULLINANE 33 Beacon Street Sandy ' s activities included Dra¬ matic Club, Student Guidance Committee, and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . placed anatomy and chemistry classes high on her list of favorites . . . hobbies include sewing, swimming, and Dick . . . plans to become a medical techni¬ cian. ANN S. DALTON 16 Brook Street Bubbles” . . . favorite time of day, lunchtime . . . fills spare time by chatting on the telephone, swimming, and ice-skating . . . enjoys meeting new boys and girls . . . would like to go on a world cruise. HOWARD L. COOTEY 10 Cooledge Road An active member of the Football Team . . . Coot” especially en¬ joyed United States History with Mr. Dunbar and homeroom with Mr. Aldrich . . . plans to study chemistry at Northeastern Univer¬ sity next year. $ JANICE A. CULLINGTON 23 Eaton Street Cuddles”, a student secretary . . . hopes to attend Burdett College . . . fondly remembers Secretarial Practice and Miss Reed . . . active in B. Y. F. . . . enjoys horseback riding during spare time . . . fav¬ orite expression, You’re a tease.” 7 BARBARA J. CRAMER 51 Prospect Street Barb, assistant leader of Baton Squad, is headed for a New Eng¬ land college . . . member of Pioneer Literary Staff and Na¬ tional Honor Society, assistant editor of Hi-Lites . . . swimming, ice-skating, and Rainbow claim spare time . . . favorite teacher, Mr. Cornell. CAROL A. CURTIS 186 Bancroft Avenue Hi, Ya!” . . . active in Girls’ Leaders Club and Future Teachers of America . . . plays on Girls’ Basketball and Softball Teams . . . especially enjoyed English with Mr. D’Orlando . . . future voca¬ tion, teacher. RICHARD P. DALTON 12 Robert Road Dick will always remember his¬ tory with Mr. Dunbar . . . valu¬ able member of Football Squad and captain of Baseball Team . . . activities included weightlifting, apparatus, and wrestling . . . plans to attend Springfield College in preparation for a coaching career. M V ELIZABETH A. DAVIS 3 Overlook Road Petite cheerleader, student secre¬ tary, typist for Rocket Hi-Lites and Pioneer . . . interested in dancing, knitting, and Brad . . . will probably attend a business school . . . enjoyed United States History with Mr. Aldrich. ' ° 8 Senior Class JANET R. CROWELL 621 Haverhill Street A future economist, Jan was a member of Future Teachers of America, Rocket Hi-Lites, and Pioneer Art Staff . . . favorite sub¬ jects, Advanced Clothing and English IV . . . enjoys sewing, cooking, and all sports. ROBERT L. CUTLER 84 Forest Street A member of the Track Team and North Reading Hockey Team . . . enjoyed physics with Mr. Miksen . . . girls rated high among his outside interests . . . plans to join the Marine Corps next year. NANCY L. DAVIS 65 Grove Street This attractive program girl was a member of the V.F.W. Baton Squad . . . Nance is now working at Jordan Marsh . . . spends much of her time knitting, bowling, and consuming pizza . . . future plans include retailing school. JOAN H. DAY 76 Curtis Street Joan enjoyed Home and Family with Mrs. Chapman . . . this pretty red head is a member of the Pioneer Business Staff, Chorus, and V.F.W. Baton Squad . . . future plans include Tufts and a career as a dental hygienist. PRISCILLA A. DEWEY 206 Main Street Pri” has happy memories of biology with Mr. Garland . . . active member of Dramatic Club, Pioneer Art Staff, and Rainbow . . . among other outside activities she enjoys swimming and scuba diving . . . intends to enter col¬ lege. GAIL E. DOLBEN 14 Bond Street Active in All-District Chorus, Pi¬ oneer Profile and Literary Staffs . . . Gail enjoyed United States History with Mr. Aldrich . . . future holds the University of New Hampshire for study as an occupational therapist . . . member of Rainbow and M. Y. F. PAUL H. DENTON 167 Washington Street Crazy” plans to join the Air Force after high school gradua¬ tion . . . will always remember physics . . . Mr. Miksen was Paul’s favorite teacher . . . among other interests he enjoys cars and watch¬ ing television. ANTHONY J. DiII?SO 34 Batchelder Road Noted for his jet-black hair . . . will remember classes with Mr. Pierianowicz ... an ardent col¬ lector of rock ' n’ roll” and jazz records . . . enjoys playing the drums . . . hopes to further his education at Merrimac College. DIANE M. DRISCOLL 51 Intervale Terrace Dee Dee” ... an active member of Baton Squad . ... considered office practice with Miss Batcheld¬ er her favorite class . . . looks forward to an accounting career . . . enjoys swimming, skating, and bowling . . . favorite expres¬ sion, Hi-ya!” ANNE DeLONG 134 County Road Future job, secretary for WHDH radio station . . . favorite class, secretarial practice . . . school activities include co-head cheer¬ leader, student secretary, typist for Pioneer and Rocket Hi-Lites . . . hobbies, Jimmy and singing . . . pet peeve, West Point. JUDITH A. DiCESARE 48 Village Street Judi” aims for Chandler Secre¬ tarial School . . . found enjoy¬ ment in homeroom with Mr. Aldrich . . . activities included basketball ticket seller, head pro¬ gram girl, typist for Pioneer, and Junior Prom Decoration Com¬ mittee . . . enjoys convertibles and Paul. JANE B. DOWNS 67 Vine Street Jane rated Miss Zimmermann ' s Biology A class as tops ... a member of International Affairs and Pioneer Profile and Art Staffs . . . participates in Rainbow and Y. P. F. . . . will enter nursing school after graduation. THERESA A. DERGAY 28 Van Norden Road Rated United States History with Mr. Aldrich high . . . after gradua¬ tion Terry plans to enter a busi¬ ness school . . . member of Junior C.D.A. . . . among her hobbies are painting, tennis, swimming, and bowling. SUSAN J. DOHERTY 98 Hartshorn Street A future teacher . . . Sue enjoyed Spanish III with Mr. Boch . . . was active on Baton Squad, Youth Council, and Pioneer Profile and Literary Staffs . . . favorite ex¬ pression, Is that right?” . . . likes swimming, water-skiing, and ten¬ nis. DIANNE B. DROZEK 594 Pearl Street Enjoyed English with Mr. D’Or- lando . . . member of Rocket Hi- Lites, Pioneer Art Staff, Student Council, Dramatic Club, and International Affairs . . . future plans include Junior College and career as fashion coordinator for Saks, Fifth Avenue. Senior Class ,o9 CAROL R. DURELL 14 Morgan Park A member of Baton Squad, Y.P.F., and Rainbow . . . finds sewing, dancing, water-skiing, and sing¬ ing great fun . . . her school fav¬ orites are Miss Zimmermann and office practice . . . future holds business school and a secretarial job. EULALIE A. DRURY 57 Harrison Street Lee” hopes to be a Bates co-ed in the near future . . . found French III with Mr. Ham inter¬ esting . . . member of Future Teachers of America, Pioneer Pro¬ file and Literary Staffs . . . outside interests: Rainbow, M. Y. F., All District Chorus, Bedford Choral Society. EDGAR A. ELLIOT 150 Van Norden Road English with Mr. Bond was Ed¬ die’s favorite class . . . outside interests include swimming and boating . . . plans to enter the Air Force next year . . . one major ambition is to become a million¬ aire. D. STANWOOD EVERETT 17 Indiana Avenue Stan placed Driver Education with Mr. Bronner high on his list of favorites . . . member of DeMolay and Y. P. F. . . . finds collecting stamps and records interesting hobbies . . . Northeastern Univer¬ sity Business School beckons this lad. CHARLES E. FALKENSTROM 129 Ash Street Charlie hopes for a Boston Uni¬ versity education . . . will remem¬ ber Problems of Democracy with Mr. Dunbar . . . belonged to Track Team, Dramatic Club, Jun¬ ior Quannapowitt Players, and Senior Play Cast . . . hobbies in¬ clude swimming, ice skating, and dancing. Senior Class JOHN A. DUGGAN 52 Winthrop Avenue Rated physics high . . . Dug’s” favorite teachers were Mr. D’Or- lando and Mr. Spencer . . . plans for the future include college and the Navy . . . enjoys collecting coins, skiing, sailing, and other water sports. JILL B. EMERSON 385 Summer Avenue Jill was active in Baton Squad, Rocket Hi-Lites, Chorus, and Pio¬ neer Literary Staff . . . enjoyed Mr. Garland’s biology class . . . anticipates a career as a physical therapist after college . . . member of Rainbow and L. R. Y. NANCYJANE FELLOWS 28 Auburn Street Student director of Senior Play . . . member of Future Teachers of America and Dramatic Club . . . Nan’s favorite class was chem¬ istry . . . favorite teacher, Mr. D’Orlando . . . among special interests are Rainbow, sewing, water-skiing, and traveling. RICHARD E. DUNN 83 County Road Our popular Cross Country cap¬ tain . . . Dick was a member of the Track, Baseball, and Basket¬ ball Teams . . . rated physics with Mr. Miksen high . . . known for saying, Is that right?” . . . hob¬ bies include hunting and fishing. MARJORIE A. ENOS 21 Grant Street Margie’s favorite classes were Uni¬ ted States History with Mr. Web¬ ber and English with Mr. Bond . . . member of Pioneer Typing Staff . . . future plans will include secretarial school . . . bowling and football games are among her many interests. VINCENT J. FIERRO 181 South Street Vinney rated physics with Mr. Miksen high . . . hopes to go to college and then join the Navy . . . valuable football lineman, active in track and weightlifting . . . enjoys water-skiing and boat¬ ing . . . favorite expression, Def¬ initely.” 110 BARBARA A. FLANAGAN 38 Charles Street Enjoyed chemistry with Mr. Mur¬ phy . . . anticipates a nursing career ... a football ticket seller and Pioneer Business Staff mem¬ ber . . . Barb’s hobbies include sewing, ice-skating, football games and cooking . . . favorite expres¬ sion, kiddo!” ALAN K. FOWLER 38 Fairmount Road A1 is a valuable member of the Orientals’ Hot Rod Club . . . likes working on cars . . . preferred physics class with Mr. Miksen . . . noted for his Say, kid!” . . . especially enjoys all types of fe¬ males. SHEILA L. GIFFORD 21 Longwood Road Enjoyed English with Mr. D’Or- lando . . . outside interests include Bob, bowling, dancing, parties, and sewing . . . hopes for secre¬ tarial work next year . . . Sheila plans to be teaching English in the Samoan Islands in ten years. HAROLD W. FLIGHT 127 Haverhill Street Harry” . . . active on the Base¬ ball and Football Teams . . . favorite class was United States History with Mr. Webber . . . is headed for Springfield College . . . member of DeMolay and P. F. . . . finds skiing tops. JANE W. FOYE 17 Thorndike Street Oh, great!” . . . well remembers United States History with Mr. Aldrich ... a teacher’s secretary, and secretary of Young People’s Society . . . hopes for secretarial work next year . . . enjoys sewing, roller-skating and ice-skating. 87 Lowell Street Pete participates in hockey and Student Council . . . favorite tea¬ cher, Miss Dagdigian . . . future plans include Air Force and col¬ lege . . . member of DeMolay, Rifle Club, and Order of Sir Gala- had . . . favorite expression, Crazy.” PETER M. GILLON GAIL P. FLORENCE 7 Puritan Road Gail . . . enjoyed English with Mr. D’Orlando . . . was a student secretary . . . member of Baton Squad and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . would like to become an air¬ line hostess . . . outside interests include sewing, cooking, swim¬ ming, water-skiing, and horse¬ back riding. BARBARA A. FRANKLIN 13 Winthrop Avenue Barb was homeroom collector for Pioneer . . . enjoyed Advanced Clothing with Mrs. Melton . . . finds dancing, ice-skating, and music highly enjoyable . . . antici¬ pates career in I.B.M. work . . . favorite expression, Holy Mack- eral, Andy!” 4 ' ) if i I 1 WILLIAM E. GLYNN 458 Franklin Street Called Beetle” by his friends . . . found physics with Mr. Miksen especially interesting ... as an outside interest he rates hunting high . . . plans to join the Air Force after graduation . . . known for What’s your rush?” DONALD M. FOSBERG 8 Morgan Park Enjoyed Typing I and United States History . . . active in Guid¬ ance Club, Printers Devils, De¬ Molay, and Swedish Folk Dance Club . . . Don’s future will be in the insurance business . . . will always remember Mr. Bronner and Mr. Wales. PAUL L. GALANTE 183 Washington Street Hopes to go to the University of Massachusetts and later work as a geologist or minerologist . . . Paul placed biology with Mr. Garland high on his list of favorites . . . member of Pioneer Advertising Staff and Track Team. ROBERT L. GODFREY 32 Scotland Road Gotch” is headed for Bowdoin College . . . especially liked Eng¬ lish and Miss Zimmermann . . . member of Football Squad, Stu¬ dent Council, Weightlifting Club, and DeMolay . . . often says Ra- a-ather” . . . favors water-skiing and boating among his many hob¬ bies. Senior Class JOHN P. GOVOSTES 26 Batchelder Road The Coast Guard beckons Flash” next year ... of his many hobbies, singing and playing the guitar rate high . . . favorite teacher, Mr. Pierianowicz ... art was his favorite subject . . . pet expres¬ sion, yeah, yeah, yeah.” EDWARD L. HALL 114 Arcadia Avenue Outstanding member of the Base¬ ball Team . . . will always re¬ member physics with Mr. Murphy . . . Ted plans to enlist in the Coast Guard next year . . . treas¬ urer of Y. P. F. . . . noted for his witty remarks. EVELYN A. GONZALO 212 South Main Street Eve will be remembered for her long, black hair . . . enjoyed short¬ hand and Mr. Salvo . . . intends to join the ranks of working girls after graduation . . . member of Leader’s Club . . . spends spare time sewing, bowling, and danc¬ ing. GARY R. GRAF 29 Vine Street Zilcho” is Gary’s favorite expres¬ sion . . . United States History with Mr. Aldrich rated tops . . . active in the Projection Crew and DeMolay . . . likes skin-diving, photography, and sports . . . plans on a college education next year. JAMES A. HALL 1130 Main Street Plans to be a game warden after attending a ranger school . . . may join the Coast Guard . . . Jimmy’s major outside interests are base¬ ball and DeMolay . . . World His¬ tory and Mr. McGrail rated high. ROY H. GOODEARL 56 Mount Vernon Street Goodie . . . plans to attend col¬ lege and then join the Air Force . . . active member of Student Council and Baseball Team . . . was secretary of the Rifle Club . . . especially enjoyed English II with Miss Dagdigian. JAMES B. GRANT, JR. 297 Summer Avenue Enjoyed English IV . . . Mr. Bond was Jim’s favorite teacher ... in¬ tends to enter the Navy after graduation . . . active member of DeMolay . . . hobbies include cars and girls . . . would like to be making his first billion in ten years. LINDA E. HANLEY 44 Orange Street Linda plans on college next year in preparation for a career in sociology . . . active member of Dramatic Club, International Af¬ fairs, Senior Play . . . president of the Library Club . . . enjoyed civics with Mr. Anderson. MARY JANE GOODWIN 420 West Street This jeepers” girl is interested in ice-skating, swimming, and Tom¬ my with his Chevy . . . Mary’s favorite subject was shorthand, and was Mr. Salvo . . . her favorite teacher .. . plans to work in a tele¬ phone business office next year. CAROL C. HALFYARD 1 Franklin Terrace Business school beckons after graduation . . . enthusiastic mem¬ ber of the Library Club . . . par¬ ticularly favored Driver Education . . . ' will never forget Miss Reed . . . Carol raises dogs and particu¬ larly enjoys riflery . . . able tea¬ chers’ secretary. PETER B. HARRINGTON 4 Evergreen Road Hopes to attend Tufts or Clark University next year . . . will remember Advanced Mathematics with Miss Percy . . . Pete’s activi¬ ties included Pioneer and Football Team . . . enjoyed tennis and De¬ Molay . . . spends summers work¬ ing at Pleasure Island. 112 Senior Class BARBARA A. HERMANN 73 Longfellow Road Barb hopes to attend Boston Con¬ servatory of Music and then teach dancing . . . was a member of Baton Squad, Pioneer typist and Profile Staff, and leader of V.F.W. Baton Squad . . . Home and Fami¬ ly with Mrs. Landini rated high. GERALD F. HOYT 16 Parker Street Gerry . . . hopes either to attend Northeastern University or to en¬ ter the Coast Guard after gradua¬ tion . . . member of Hockey Team . . . especially enjoys bowling . . . rated English IV with Mr. Bond high on his list of favorites. CAROLE A. HATHAWAY 50 Sturgis Road Carole’s favorite subject, Office Practice . . . Mr. Salvo, favorite teacher . . . student secretary to Mr. Anderson . . . enjoys Rain¬ bow, roller-skating, ice-skating, bowling, and skiing . . . plans to attend a junior college next year. JUDITH A. HOPKINS 16 A Street Future private secretary . . . Judy plans to attend a business school next year . . . Pioneer and Rocket Hi-Lites typist . . . student secre¬ tary for Mr. Bronner . . . she con¬ sidered Secretarial Practice with Miss Reed tops. JOHN E. HUBBARD 5 2 Vi Salem Street Rebel” plans on three years at Medford Trade School after grad¬ uation . . . will always remember chemistry with Mr. Murphy . . . spends much of his free time with sports and cars . . . often quoted as saying Don’t be dumb!” JUDITH C. HARVEY 97 Forest Street Office practice was tops with Judy . . . favorite teacher, Mr. D’Or- lando . . . hopes to attend a junior college or business school after graduation . . . enjoys swimming and other sports . . . remembered for taking her shoes off in class. CLARE A. HATFIELD 76 Glenmere Circle Rates English III with Mr. D’Or- lando as her favorite class . . . plans on a job in the clerical field after graduation . . . Clare par¬ ticularly enjoys oil painting . . . often heard to say, How about that!” JEAN F. HOLDEN 253 Haven Street Rates Home and Family with Mrs. Landini high . . . being a Rocket Hi-Lites reporter, secretary of P.F., and manager of the Girls’ Basketball Team take up much of Jeannie’s time . . . remembered for her dimples and Oh, fudge!” RICHARD F. HOYT, JR. 66 Bancroft Street Dick plans to attend Bowdoin College to become a research chemist . . . favorite class was chemistry with Mr. Pope . . . member of International Affairs, Science Club, and 4-H . . . senior play ham actor . . . noted for his true, true.” CHARLOTTE E. HERALD 88 Prescott Street Betty” plans to attend an I.B.M. school . . . will long remember Office Practice with Mr. Salvo . . . member of the Bible Club . . . teacher’s secretary . . . much of her spare time is spent raising dogs and horses. BRADFORD J. HOWARD 104 Grand Street Capable Student Council presi¬ dent . . . active in football, hockey, and track . . . favorite class, Uni¬ ted States History with Mr. Dun¬ bar . . . next year Brad hopes to attend either Boston University or the University of New Hamp¬ shire. WILLIAM J. HUNNEFELD 71 Cross Street Bill plans to join the Navy or go to college . . . especially enjoyed United States History ... his favorite teacher, all of them” . . . enjoys spending much of his spare time at sports. Senior Class 113 JAMES E. JOHNSON 75 Hancock Street Liked Algebra II with Mrs. Hardy and classes with Mr. D’Orlando . . . member of Football, Hockey and Y. P. F. . . . Jim plans to take up engineering at Northeastern University next year ... in his spare time he enjoys water-skiing. JANE JORDAN 7 Hillcrest Road Plans for a liberal arts education . . . member of Pioneer Profile and Literary Staffs, Hi-Lites Ad¬ vertising Staff and Future Tea¬ chers of America . . . will always remember homeroom with Mr. Gray . . . rates Mr. Spencer as favorite teacher. EDNA A. HUNT 74 Charles Street Secretary of the Library Club, Eyd” anticipates entrance to Fisher Junior College next year . . . will always remember Book¬ keeping III and Mr. Bronner . . . finds swimming, horseback-riding, skating, and collecting movie star information enjoyable. KAREN A. JOHNSON 94 Oak Street A lively cheerleader, president of Future Teachers of America, member of Rocket Hi-Lites and Pioneer Art Staff . . . Karen en¬ joyed Mr. D’Orlando and Mr. Aldrich . . . loves football games and sewing . . . thrives on popcorn and pizza . . . recognized by Oh, heavens! JEFFREY E. KEAN 31 Hillcrest Road Jeff is a member of the National Honor Society, Orchestra, and Cross Country, Track, and Basket¬ ball Teams . . . active in DeMolay . . . vice-president of P.F. . . . en¬ joyed Mr. Aldrich ' s United States History class . . . plans to attend a liberal arts college. DEBORAH A. JOHNSON 14 Lothrop Road Active in Student Council, mem¬ ber of Guidance Club, Pioneer Staff, and Rainbow . . . rated Mrs. Cutcliffe and United States His¬ tory with Mr. Aldrich as favorites . . . next year Debbie plans to attend a liberal arts college. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON 14 Dudley Street Bill, a valuable member of Foot¬ ball and Track Teams . . . physics with Mr. Pope, a favorite class . . . will attend Maine Maritime Aca¬ demy in preparation for Merchant Marine service . . . enjoys target shooting and Cheryl. HENRY J. KEENAN 98 Eaton Street Hank found bookkeeping and Mr. Bond most enjoyable . . . work at the Atlantic Food Market kept this lad busy after school . . . will attend college and law school . . . may join the Navy later. -u Senior Class EDWARD A. JOHNSON 28 Prescott Street Amateur radio operator . . . Ned, alias Lance,” enjoyed English and Mr. Pope . . . plans to attend Northeastern University . . . val¬ ued member of the Radio Club, Cross Country and Tennis Teams . . . known for big deal,” among other expressions. LESLIE J. JOLLYMORE 27 Mark Avenue Les enjoyed selling tickets at foot¬ ball games, working on Pioneer Profile Staff, and serving as a stu¬ dent secretary . . . her favorite teacher, Mr. D’Orlando . . . this future secretary’s ambition is to be a good housewife. v CAROLYN M. KEHOE 9 Bear Hill Road Found Spanish II with Mr. Boch enjoyable . . . member of Inter¬ national Affairs Club and Pioneer Art Staff . . . hopes to enter the field of commercial art . . . spends spare time riding, oil painting, and taking pictures. ROBERT J. KELLEHER 55 Vine Street Bob . . . regards chemistry with Mr. Murphy as his favorite class . . . may attend Bentley School of Accounting in Boston next year . . . will probably enter the United States Coast Guard in the future. PAUL C. KLIMAS 113 Pine Ridge Road Student Council member for four years . . . liked United States His¬ tory with Mr. Aldrich best . . . worked at Hobart’s Garage after school . . . hopes to enter North¬ eastern or University of New Hampshire next year. DONALD J. LANE 30 Timberneck Drive Don placed chemistry and Mr. Murphy high on his list of fav¬ orites . . . member of Football Team and Dance Band . . . not certain as to future plans, but may enter technical training. JOHN P. KELLETER 43 Berkeley Street Member of Teen Council, Student Council and Baseball Team . . . enjoyed biology with Mr. Garland . . . John plans a liberal arts edu¬ cation . . . outside interests, De- Molay and sports . . . hopes to become a millionaire within ten years. JOHN J. KOSLOUSKI, JR. 9 Dunbar Road Killer” expects to enter the Army or the Navy sometime in the very near future . . . rated Mrs. Cut- cliffe as his favorite teacher . . . likes to play golf in his spare time. LOUISE V. LASSIEUR 26 Bear Hill Road Hi-Lites business manager, co¬ captain of Field Hockey Team . . . active in varsity basketball and Pioneer Art Staff . . . Weize” enjoyed homeroom with Mr. Gray . . . member of P. F. and Rainbow . . plans to attend Sargent Col¬ lege. JOHN W. KIDDER 211 Summer Avenue Favorite class was physics with Mr. Pope . . . member of Inter¬ national Affairs Club and Cross Country Team . . . active in De- Molay . . . president of L.R.Y. . . . looks forward to a college educa¬ tion . . . finds chess entertaining. RALPH G. LAWRENCE 9 Gleason Road Senior Class President . . . favored Mr. D’Orlando’s English class . . . active on Student Council and Baseball Team . . . valuable cap¬ tain of the Hockey Team . . . plans to attend the Air Force Academy . . . other interest include Teen Council and Y. P. F. ROBERT E. LEE 87 Village Street Bob’s ambition is to work as an archeologist in Europe . . . enjoyed Ancient History with Mr. Bennett and World History with Mr. Myers . . . repairs outboard motors in his spare time . . . favorite ex¬ pression, What! Me worry?” MARILYN R. LAKE 16 Lafayette Road English with Mr. D’Orlando, a favorite class . . . now attending John Robert Powers . . . may at¬ tend Junior College or work in Peabody Shopping Center next year . . . plans to pursue a writing career . . . hobbies: skating, read¬ ing, and writing. GLENN A. KITTREDGE 15 Manning Street Clem” will always remember Spanish II and his favorite tea¬ cher, Mr. Dunbar . . . member of International Affairs Club . . . as yet has no definite future plans . . . favorite expression, Man, like wow!” ANDREW V. LAMBORGHINI 51 Middlesex Avenue Andy . . . found physics with Mr. Murphy most enjoyable . . . mem¬ ber of Cross Country and Track Teams . . . enjoys all sports . . . in spare time likes to go fishing . . . will attend liberal arts college next year. Senior Class 115 SHEILA C. MAGUIRE 15 Chapin Avenue Hopes to study foreign diplomacy at Aurora College . . . history with Mr. Aldrich and homeroom with Mr. Murphy were tops with Sheila . . . activities included Pioneer Profile Staff, Rocket Hi-Lites Bus¬ iness Staff, and Student Guidance Council. CAROL S. MacKELLAR 86 Walnut Street Intends to study at Forsythe Den¬ tal School with hopes of becoming a dental hygienist . . . enjoyed Mrs. Landings Home and Family class . . , Mr. Miksen rated tops . . . activities included Girls’ Leaders Club and Pioneer Busi¬ ness Staff . . . noted for her nu¬ merous freckles. ROBERT P. LIVINGSTON 59 Howard Street Capable Senior Class Treasurer . . . member of Student Council, Teen Council, Baseball and Bas¬ ketball Teams . . . Bob will never forget homeroom with Mr. Gray . . . plans to attend college next year ... is often heard remark¬ ing, What a star!” JUDITH J. MacDONALD 17 Springvale Road Hopes for a successful nursing career . . . greatly enjoyed home¬ room with Mr. Murphy and Eng¬ lish IV with Mr. D’Orlando . . . activities include Pioneer Profile Staff and Spanish Club . . . Judy’s outside interests are sports and Rainbow. JOHN H. MacKENZIE 51 Hartshorn Street Mac ' s” favorite expression is Don’t work too hard!” . . . en¬ joyed Mr. Murphy’s classes . . . outside interests include popular and modern jazz . . . hopes to study at Merrimack College for a career in dentistry. WILLIAM F. LYNCH 9 E Street Plans to study aeronautical engi¬ neering at Boston University and afterwards will join the Air Force . . . enjoyed English with Mr. D’Orlando . . . outside interests include hunting, baseball, cars, and eating steak . . . Bill’s fav¬ orite saying, Is that right?” LYNDA MALLETT 14 Federal Street Ye-aah . . . did wonderful job as Mrs. Skinner” in Senior Play . . . would like to be a W.A.F. or an airline hostess . . . active in Dramatic Club and Profile Staff . . . Lynda is noted for her twenty- two tubes of lipstick. 208 Main Street Mr. Salvo’s Office Practice was Ginny’s favorite class . . . plans to go to an I.B.M. school in prepara¬ tion for a career as an office worker . . . favorite pastimes, softball, cooking, and talking on the telephone. ROBERT MacKAY 175 Washington Street Bob plans to attend the Massachu¬ setts Trade School and Wentworth Institute . . . enjoyed mechanical drawing with Mr. Wales . . . will work as a copy draftsman . . . chief interests are DeMolay, hock¬ ey, and sleeping. WILLIAM E. LOCKE, JR. 190 Main Street President of Dramatic Club and International Affairs . . . Bill en¬ joyed English with ' Mr. D’Orlan¬ do .. . rated Mr. Spencer as his favorite teacher . . . president of Boston East Association of B.Y.F. . . . hopes to attend liberal arts college and to enter the ministry. VIRGINIA M. LYON JEAN L. MacHARDY 56 Prescott Street Plans to attend Green Mountain or Vermont Junior College . . . favored English with Mr. D’Or¬ lando and homeroom with Mr. Murphy . . . member of Pioneer Profile Staff, Rocket Hi-Lites, Dra¬ matic Club and Spanish Club . . . enjoys skating, skiing and tennis. Mr Senior Class 116 MICHAEL D. MALOY 32 Westcroft Road Noted for his interest in cars and scooters . . . plans to enter the Navy . . . Mike’s ambition, to be a commercial artist . . . enjoyed chemistry with Mr. Murphy . . . will always remember Mr. Aldrich . . . member of Golf Team. ROBERT W. MARTIN 15 Avon Street Plans to attend Wentworth, then join the Navy . . . found biology with Mr. Garland enjoyable . . . active as co-manager of Baseball Team and secretary of Oriental Hot Rod Club . . . cars, hunting, and fishing are tops with Bob. ' ■ M C. CHRISTIAN McKEEHAN 267 Haverhill Street Chris’s favorite expression, You all” . . . this striking new student hopes to do social work . . . found gym and Mr. D’Orlando enjoyable ... a member of the Pioneer Business Staff . . . includ¬ ed among her favorite hobbies, collecting post cards. GAIL A. MARBLE 57 Hartshorn Street A faithful member of the Baton Squad . . . rated United States History with Mr. Aldrich high . . . plans to attend the University of Massachusetts in preparation for a teaching career . . . greatly enjoys dancing. JANE A. McCORMACK 115 Charles Street Known for her curly hair, sewing ability, and twenty-two pairs of shoes . . . member of Chorus and Pioneer Profile Staff . . . Jane will always remember Mr. Murphy’s homeroom and Mr. D’Orlando’s English class. CHARLES E. McSHEEHY 27 Gould Street Enjoys participating in all sports, especially hunting . . . likes to tinker with cars . . . rated Mr. Dunbar tops and will always re¬ member homeroom with Mr. Murphy . . . future plans, would like to work in construction or join the Navy. EILEEN I. MARCH 32 Berkeley Street Our smiling exchange student to Argentina . . . Bubbles” plans a liberal arts education . . . liked United States History . . . activi¬ ties, co-editor of Pioneer Art Staff, Student Council, and varsity sports . . . distinguished by her happy disposition. STEPHEN E. McCOY 64 Gleason Road Tell me another” . . . Steve plans to attend agricultural college and then to join the Navy . . . rated Mr. Bond and physics high . . . fascinated by cars . . . hockey and water-skiing are his favorite sports. RICHARD N. MARTIN 15 Avon Street Plans to enter Merrimack or Tufts, or to join the Navy . . . Student Council representative for two years . . . Dick’s favorites are Mr. D’Orlando and his English classes ... a member of the Orien¬ tal Hot Rod Club. ROBERT J. McHARDY 50 Orange Street Found physics with Mr. Miksen enjoyable . . . Gingles” plans to join the Navy, and then become a successful mechanic or cabinet maker . . . among his many inter¬ ests are golf, cars, and eating. JAN G. MERRILL 855 Main Street Plans to attend Boston Musuem of Fine Arts School . . . aspires to become an author . . . outside interests include horseback riding and ice-skating . . . Jan enjoyed art and Ancient History . . . will be remembered for her fine horse sketches. DANIEL E. MERRITT 20 John Street Plans to enter the Air Force . . . thought Mr. Bond’s English classes were the greatest ... of his many outside interests, Dan especially enjoyed DeMolay and M. Y F. . . . favorite expression, Come off it.” Senior Class ,� MARY F. MOORE 107 Prospect Street Enthusiastic drummer in the Band . . . enjoys basketball, softball, and swimming . . . this future nurse would like to attend Wheelock or Green Mountain Jr. College . . . will always remember Miss Zimmermann and her anat¬ omy class. SUSAN E. MURPHY 50 Oak Ridge Road Member of National Honor So¬ ciety, Future Teachers of America, Pioneer Literary Staff, and Baton Squad . . . Sue was feature editor of Hi-Lites . . . enjoyed history with Mr. Aldrich . . . looks for¬ ward to attending College of New Rochelle and touring the world. EVERETT G. MILLEY 9 Swan Road Ev” . . . plans to join the Navy after graduation . . . thought Mr. D ' Orlando’s English classes were the greatest ... a member of Cross Country and Track Teams and DeMolay . . . likes swimming, skiing, and pizza. C. WAYNE MOSSBERG 72 Intervale .Terrace Our new six footer from Spring Lake, New Jersey . . . English IV with Mr. D’Orlando and lunch rate high on Wayne’s list of favorites . . . interested in hot rods, sports, and photography. GEORGE W. MUSE, JR. 18 Woodbine Street Plans to enter the Navy after graduation . . . rated physics high . . . favorite teacher was Mrs. Eaton . . . enjoys sports and build¬ ing cars . . . hopes to build a superduper car and retire within ten years. CAROL A. MONTERISI 59 Libby Avenue History with Mr. Aldrich, her most enjoyable class . . . member of Pioneer Profile and Literary Staffs, F.T.A., Spanish Club, and National Honor Society . . . en¬ joys sports, especially in summer . . . looks forward to a teaching career. y JOAN E. MULLEY 91 John Carver Road Nursing will be Joan’s future oc¬ cupation . . . enjoyed Mr. D’Or- lando’s English class and Mr. Murphy’s homeroom ... a mem¬ ber of Pioneer Art Staff, Spanish Club, and Student Council . . . particularly enjoys dancing, swim¬ ming, and tennis. KENNETH D. MYHRE 6 Gardner Road Ken plans to enter the Navy Sub¬ marine Corps after a year with the Stop and Shop where he is presently employed . . . interested in all phases of automotive work . . . may enter Wentworth or Franklin later. Senior Class RICHARD H. MOODY 207 Grove Street Dick’s favorite expression, Yes, Sir!” . . . active member of the Bible Club and officer of DeMolay . . . enjoyed English with Mrs. Cutcliffe . . . hopes either to at¬ tend technical school or to join the Navy. WILLIAM A. MULLEY, JR. 42 Federal Street Bill’s favorite class was English with Mr. D’Orlando . . . plans a liberal arts education . . . active for two years in Student Council, and Master Councilor of DeMolay . . . likes to bowl, water-ski, and roller skate. NANCY NICHOLS 25 Avon Street Nance’s school activities include Pioneer, Senior Play, National Honor Society, and Softball . . . Latin with Mr. Spencer rated high . . . officer in both P.F. and Rainbow . . . enjoys reading, dancing, and music . . . valuable member of the Band. 118 M. WAYNE NICHOLSON 124 Timberneck Drive Active in DeMolay . . . next year Wayne will work at Mechanics Savings Bank . . . member of the Senior Play Cast . . . Mr. Ham, favorite teacher . . . rates biology with Mr. Garland high . . . fav¬ orite expression, Good grief.” MARGARET M. O’BRIEN 365 Ash Street Energetic member of the Baton Squad and Pioneer Profile and Typing Staffs . . . enjoyed home¬ room with Mr. D’Orlando . . . Peggy” likes dancing and Gus” . . . selected for Filene’s Fashion Board . . . future plans include Cambridge School of Business. ABBOT L. PACKARD 101 Lowell Street Topper” . . . member of Projec¬ tion Crew, Pioneer Business Staff, and Hockey Team . . . will al¬ ways remember junior English . . . favorite teacher, Mr. D ' Orlando . . . plans to attend Reeds College . . . outside activities, North Read¬ ing Rifle Club and DeMolay. ROBERT A. NICKERSON 41 Elliott Street Will never forget his shop period with Mr. Wales . . . curly-haired and freckled Nick” ... a mes¬ senger for Mr. D’Orlando . . . plans an army career after gradua¬ tion . . . most enjoyable pastime, sleeping in class. CHARLOTTE OMES 107 Rue Michel Lentz Luxembourge City, Luxembourge Our strawberry blonde exchange student . . . Lotty” plans to be¬ come an airline hostess . . . fav¬ orite class, history with Mr. Aid- rich . . . member of Student Council and Senior Play Cast . . . enjoys dancing, tracing patterns, and listening to popular music. ANNE T. PACKARD 85 Pine Ridge Road Speedy” liked physics and Miss Percy . . . ambition, veterinarian medicine . . . active in Band, Dance Band, Orchestra, Pioneer, Dramatic Club, Rainbow, P.F., and Reading Symphony . . . finds water-skiing, horseback riding, and music enjoyable. THEODORE M. NIGRO, JR. 121 Prospect Street Energetic president of Projection Crew and co-editor of Pioneer Business Staff . . . active member of Hockey Team . . . Ted ' s fav¬ orite class was English with Mr. D’Orlando . . . chief interests include swimming and skating . . . hopes to attend Norwich Univer¬ sity. MAY E. O’REILLY 214 West Street Active participant of Student Guidance Committee . . . will never forget Office Practice with Miss Batchelder . . . her future plans include public relations work . . . May is interested in swimming, tennis, and photogra¬ phy. CAROL J. PAGE 44 Forest Street Pagey” was active in Girls’ Bas¬ ketball, Dramatic Club, and Pio¬ neer Profile Staff ... . favorite class, homeroom with Mr. D’Or¬ lando . . . plans to marry Allan . . . outside interests include danc¬ ing and Allan . . . noted for I got a letter.” RICHARD D. NORTON 83 Prescott Street Member of Basketball, Cross Country, and Track Teams . . . Rick” rates English with Mr. D’Orlando tops . . . future plans, junior college and teaching ele¬ mentary school . . . interested in all sports and collecting records. SANDRA J. ORTON 10 Lawrence Road Member of the Girls’ Basketball and Softball Teams and Girls’ Leaders Club . . . Sandy” . . . will enter Sargent College, then the Air Force for physical thera¬ pist work . . . fondly remembers Anatomy with Miss Zimmerman. ROY F. PARSONS 13 Forest Street United States History with Mr. Anderson was Pogo’s” favorite class . . . member of Cross Coun¬ try and Track Teams . . . intends to enlist in the Coast Guard after a post graduate course . . . inter¬ ested in rock ’n roll” and long distance running. Senior Class ... f LINDA PIERPONT 27 Hanscom Avenue Finds sailing, skiing, redecorat¬ ing, and sewing interesting . . . ambition, to attend liberal arts college and travel abroad . . . member of National Honor So¬ ciety, Pioneer Profile and Literary Staffs . . . Lin” enjoyed English IV with Mrs. Cutcliffe. HARVEY C. RAND, III 4 Swan Road Harvey intends to enlist in either the Navy or the Marines after graduation . . . active member of DeMolay . . . favorite teacher, Mr. Bond . . . noted for the re¬ mark Well and his love of gym class. Senior Class DAVID N. PAUL 69 Scotland Road Water-skiing and boating occupy Dave’s leisure moments . . . rated physics with Mr. Miksen tops on his list of favorites . . . football, weight-lifting, and track took up much of Dave’s time . . . plans to attend Northeastern. FRANCES A. PLATT 9 Macintosh Road Occupational therapy, Frannie’s aim . . . plans to attend college . . . favorite class, United States History with Mr. Aldrich . . . energetic member of Dramatic Club, International Affairs, Pio¬ neer, and Y. P. F. . . . collects glass cats, reads, and enjoys art. BEVERLY A. REARDON 141 Woburn Street Rates English with Mr. D’Or- lando high . . . Bev” looks ahead to secretarial work . . . hopes to tour Europe in ten years . . . active as student secretary and typist for Pioneer and Hi- Lites . . . member of B. Y. F. BRADFORD K. PERRY 95 High Street Brad favored United States His¬ tory with Mr. Aldrich . . . co¬ editor of Pioneer Profile Staff . . . activities included Senior Play, National Honor Society, Inter¬ national Affairs, and Dramatic Club . . . enjoys DeMolay, read¬ ing, and Barbara . . . hopes to attend Harvard. MARCIA A. POOCK 54 Federal Street A lively cheerleader . . . member of International Affairs Club and Student Council . . . co-editor of Pioneer Business Staff ... in¬ tends to enter teaching . . . enjoys music, dancing, and working at Pleasure Island . . . Marcia’s trademark, like, wow!” BRENDA L. REDFERN 105 Libby Avenue Student secretary and Pioneer typist . . . enjoyed Secretarial Practice with Miss Reed . . . her hobbies include cooking and writ¬ ing letters to Ed . . . plans to be¬ come a secretary . . . will be tour¬ ing the fifty states in ten years. ROBERT J. PETRUCCI 56 Highland Street Bob’s most enjoyable class, United States History with Mr. Aldrich . . . enthusiastic member of Dra¬ matic club, Pioneer, and Senior Play, also Hi-Lites photographer and Camera Club president . . . plans to major in physics. CYNTHIA M. POWER 354 Lowell Street Junior college is next for Cyn” . . . enjoyed English with Mr. Bond . . . participated in Chorus, Dramatic Club, Baton Squad, Pioneer, and V. F. W. Baton Squad . . . interested in bowling, football games, and Louis Arm¬ strong records. WILLIAM P. REED, JR. 38 Hillcrest Road Bill hopes to attend Harvard . . . enjoys DeMolay, dancing, sports, music, and Y. P. F. . . . member of National Honor Society, Cross Country, and Track . . . liked history with Mr. Aldrich ... co- editor of Pioneer Literary Staff, sports editor of Hi-Lites. 120 GERALDINE REGAN 183 Salem Street Gerri” would like to attend a junior college and then become a ship’s hostess . . . remembered for her dimples . . . active worker on Pioneer Profile Staff . . . be¬ longed to C. D. A. . . . likes horse¬ back riding, tennis, swimming, and animals. SUSANNE RICHARDS 27 Mount Vernon Street Plans to attend a junior college . . . member of the Pioneer Art Staff . . . favorite class was chem¬ istry with Mr. Miksen . . . hopes to be spending a million dollars in ten years. ROBERT A. ROSE 12 Hanscom Avenue Will attend the Massachusetts School of Art next year . . . this eligible” lad, a diligent member of the Science Club, enjoys geolo¬ gy and painting . . . Bob will always remember World History and Mr. Hodgkins. CAROL A. RICHARDS 95 Harnden Street Student secretary for two years, head typist for the Pioneer and typist for Hi-Lites . . . especially enjoyed English III with Mr. D ' Orlando . . . favorite activities, football games, and spending money . . . plans to work as a private secretary. LAURA A. RICHARDS 6 Bay State Road And all that jazz” . . . liked French IV with Mr. Ham . . . member of Future Teachers of America and National Honor So¬ ciety . . . chronic television watcher . . . hopes to teach high school English after graduation from college. BARBARA A. RIESSLE 270 Pearl Street Barbie, a student secretary and ticket seller . . . secretarial prac¬ tice was high on her list of favor¬ ites . . . Mr. Dunbar, her favorite teacher . . . spends spare time dating Dave . . . future plans in¬ clude an office job and marriage. s JANICE E. RILEY 1177 Main Street Plans to attend Katherine Gibbs School . . . active member of Student Council and Pioneer Lit¬ erary Staff . . . line officer in Rainbow . . . especially enjoyed history with Mr. Aldrich . . . Jan’s interests include water ski¬ ing, boating, and Bob. DONNA M. RUNGE 46 Hancock Street Active participant of Leaders Club and Girls’ Softball and Basketball Teams . . . Dino’s” favorite teacher was Miss Bartlett . . . will always remember lunch per¬ iods . . . member of M. Y. F. and Rainbow . . . plans to attend a business school. ALBERT G. SALOIS 17 Village Street Al’s favorite expression, that helps” . . . rated English with Mr. Bond high . . . finds fishing an enjoyable sport . . . .plans to fur¬ ther education at a business school . . . future plans include joining the army. STUART F. RICHARDS, JR. 153 Bancroft Avenue Stu” especially enjoyed his Bookkeeping III classes . . . fav¬ orite teacher, Mr. Hodgkins . . . plans to attend a business college or night school . . . interested in tennis and politics . . . hopes to run a retail store. JACQUELINE M. RIXON 63 Oak Ridge Road Favored Mr. D’Orlando’s English IV class . . . Jackie” participated in Student Council, Baton Squad, and Pioneer Art Staff . . . ambi¬ tion, to attend nursing school . . . vice-president of Y. P. F. . . . an avid skier, swimmer, and skater. DAVID R. SANBORN 379 Lowell Street Valuable member of Football and Track Teams . . . will always re¬ member English class with Mr. D’Orlando . . . enjoys all water sports and summer vacations . . . before furthering education, Dave will serve a term in the Marines. Senior Class 121 JOYCE A. SCAVONGELLI 25 Batchelder Road Hairdressing school is on the agenda for Joyce . . . enjoyed Home and Family with Mrs. Lan- dini . . . participated in Student Council, Pioneer, and Hi-Lites . . . valuable teacher’s secretary . . . always hoping for a letter. JUDITH E. SIAS 48 Deering Street Attractive co-leader of Baton Squad, Freshman Cheerleader, and member of Spanish and Dramatic Clubs . . . Judi, noted for her re¬ marks about Maine, will remem¬ ber chemistry with Mr. Murphy . . . hopes to attend Boston Uni¬ versity next year. Senior Class NANCY E. SAYLOR 284 Summer Avenue Our sparkling cheerleader will at¬ tend either Colby or Middlebury . . . efficient class secretary and president of P. F. and Teen Coun¬ cil .. . will remember history with Mr. Aldrich . . . also active on Pioneer, Student Council, Hi-Lites and National Honor Society. RITA SCHNEIDER Berlin-Charlottenburg, Wendscheidstr 19, Germany Oh, Schreck lass nach!” . . . Rita, our Methodist Exchange Student, favored Mr. Aldrich’s history class . . . her activities in¬ clude International Affairs, Stu¬ dent Council, Senior Play, and M. Y. F. . . . enjoys sailing and jazz . . . future hope, to marry and live in India. RICHARD A. SAYLOR 284 Summer Avenue Class vice-president . . . member of Student Council, Basketball, Track, and Cross Country Teams . . . will always remember history with Mr. Aldrich . . . active in P.F. and Teen Council . . . college bound Rick” devotes much of his spare time to sports and girls. ANNE M. SEBEIKA 941 Main Street Annie enjoyed bookkeeping with Miss Kelly . . . active as a mem¬ ber of Student Guidance Council . . . noted for boundless energy . . . enjoys swimming and dancing . . . plans to become a bookkeeper. JANE E. SNOOK 750 Main Street Snook enjoyed Mr. Boch’s Spanish II class . . . participated in Spanish Club, Student Coun¬ cil, and Girls Leaders’ Club . . . co-captain of Field Hockey . . . vice-president of M. Y. F. . . . loves dancing with Dave . , . hopes to attend Springfield Col¬ lege. LYNDA A. SIMMS 14 Nichols Road Pretty member of Baton Squad, Pioneer and P. F. . . . rated Mr. Aldrich and Mr. D ' Orlando high . . . Lynn will never forget home¬ room gab sessions . . . occupies her spare time with dancing, skating, and Allan . . . future plans still undecided. CAROL J. SCAVONGELLI 25 Batchelder Road Active in Chorus and Pioneer . . . fondly remembers Home and Family Class . . . Carol’s favorite teacher was Mr. D’Orlando . . . enjoys horseback riding, singing, and dancing . . . plans to work in an office next year. EDWARD A. SIAS 172 Ash Street Vice-president of the Rifle Club . . . Eddie’s outside interests in¬ clude P.F. and DeMolay . . . en¬ joys skiing and driving to Maine . . . English with Mr. D’Orlando rated tops with this lad . . . plans to attend business school. SANDRA M. SPILLANE 23 King Street Member of Pioneer Profile Staff and Baton Squad . . . Sandi’s” ambition is to attend Boston School of Dental Nursing . . . Mr. Pierianowicz and English class topped her list of favorites . . . likes dancing, swimming, and a certain St. Sebastian boy. 122 NANCY L. SQUIBB 17 Intervale Terrace Rated English and Mrs. Cutcliffe tops on her list of favorites . . . Nan’s ambition is to attend secre¬ tarial or dental nursing school . . . head typist for Rocket Hi-Lites and member of Pioneer Profile Staff ... enjoys dancing and swim¬ ming. MARGARET A. STEWART 91 Pearl Street Margi” . . . member of Field Hockey Team, Pioneer Art and Profile Staffs, All-State Chorus, and National Honor Society . . . special interests include singing, Rainbow, swimming, and horse¬ back riding . . . Mr. Aldrich’s his¬ tory rated high . . . plans a career in music after college. JOHN P. STOSEZ 35 Bancroft Avenue Likes model railroads and ham radios as well as English with Mr. Bond . . . member of Science Club . . . Jack’s chief ambition, to at¬ tend a technical school and study the field of civil engineering. STANLEY A. STAPLES 72 Charles Street Although immediate plans are un¬ certain, a college education is in store for Stan . . . president of the M. Y. F. . . . Advanced Mathe¬ matics with Miss Percy heads this senior’s list of favorite subjects. JOEL S. STRASNICK 79 Bancroft Avenue This good-natured lad has no immediate plans following high school graduation . . . chemistry with Mr. Murphy rated as most interesting subject . . . this senior’s main hobby is gardening . . . Joel’s favorite expression, It can’t be!” CHARLES H. STROUT, JR. 77 Mineral Street After high school Charlie would like to enter Wentworth Institute and study construction contracting . . . wants to be a builder . . . physics as taught by Mr. Murphy was his favorite class . . . interest¬ ing pastimes are fishing, hunting, and boating. 13 Chute Street Places golf and camping high on his list of favorites . . . after grad¬ uation he hopes to attend a school of business administration . . . ambition, to go into business by himself . . . Ancient History with Mr. Bennett was Bob’s favorite subject. ROBERT F. STILLINGS JAMES A. STEVENSON 105 King Street Jim is undecided between the Merchant Marine Academy and Oklahoma A. and M. in prep¬ aration for a career in the service . . . this DeMolay member found English with Mr. D’Orlando en¬ joyable . . . out-of-school interests include fire prevention and protec¬ tion. LYLE M. STOCKBRIDGE 4 Smith Avenue Lyle’s future plans are undecided . . . Mr. D ' Orlando’s English classes held special appeal for this boy . . . outside interests include DeMolay and P. F. . . . other activities are ice-skating, roller¬ skating, and swimming . . . mem¬ ber of the Track Team. DANIEL E. STEWART 12 Thorndike Street Stewski” plans on either Am¬ herst or Tufts next year . . . able captain of the Tennis Team . . . greatly enjoyed Mr. Murphy’s physics class . . . active in DeMo¬ lay and P. F. . . . spends his spare time at fishing, golf, tennis, and hockey. JEFFREY E. STONE 259 Haven Street Future prospects include business school with a major in sales man¬ agement . . . quick-witted Jeff rated Mr. Bennett’s Ancient His¬ tory tops . . . member of Projec¬ tion Crew, DeMolay, Barber Shoppers, and president of Charlie Weaver Fan Club. RICHARD M. SULLIVAN 26 Timberneck Drive This well-liked newcomer from Philips Academy hopes to enter Dartmouth . . . ’Sully” rated Mr. D ' Orlando’s English class tops . . . remembered as Otis Skinner” in the Senior Play . . . active member of Pioneer Art and Literary Staffs, Drama Club and International Affairs. Senior Class 123 GEORGE P. TAYLOR 18 Berkeley Street Turtle” . . . another fan of Mr. D ' Orlando and his English classes . . . active on the Pioneer Business Staff . . . will prepare for career in chemical engineering at either the University of Maine or North¬ eastern. EDWARD W. VACON 976 Main Street Eddie joined our class last Septem¬ ber when he moved from Revere . . . plans to make his career in printing after serving in the armed forces . . . naturally, fav¬ orite class was print shop with Mr. Wales. ARTHUR P. VENDITTI 357 Haverhill Street Co-editor of Pioneer Art Staff . . . an engineering school is this lad’s goal . . . most enjoyable subject and teacher, Advance Math and Mr. Pope . . . included in his special interests are baseball, elec¬ tronics, and coins. PAUL H. TURNER 16 Eaton Street Bentley School of Accounting, fol¬ lowed by the Air Force, is next for Paul . . . active on Hockey Team and as manager of Cross- Country . . . other interests, De- Molay and Projection Crew . . . rates Spanish II with Mr. Boch high. RUTH ANNE WALKER 266 West Street This cheerful miss looks forward to a teaching career . . . busy in Student Council, Orchestra, Pio¬ neer Profile and Literary Staffs, National Honor Society, and Fu¬ ture Teachers of America . . . Miss Zimmermann’s biology classes held special interest. G. WILLIAM TENNETT, JR. 503 West Street Heading for a college career and the Army . . . member of Weight Lifting and Rifle Clubs . . . stamp and gun collections are hobbies which occupy Bill’s spare time . . . would like to enter some field of agriculture. BETTY SUE SWAIN 428 South Street The teaching profession will wel¬ come this friendly lass . . . mem¬ ber of Hi-Lites Business Staff . . . active in Girls’ Basketball and Hockey, and as Softball manager . . . in addition to Rainbow and sewing, Betty Sue enjoyed Miss Kelly and Algebra I. KATHLEEN L. TREANOR 1 High Street Especially likes going to movies and parties, listening to records, swimming, and bowling . . . Eng¬ lish with Mrs. Cutcliffe was a hit with this lass ... to be a house¬ wife is Champ’s” ambition. ALAN D. TASKER 72 Belmont Street A valuable member of the Track and Cross Country Teams and the Science Club . . . hopes to enter electrical engineering after college . . . enjoyed chemistry with Mr. Pope . . . noted for his bright red hair. NIELS N. TRULSON 15 Fairmount Road Extra-curricular activities include DeMolay and Track Team . . . tinkering with cars consumes much of Nellie’s” leisure time . . . chief ambition, to enter the Army . . . English with Mr. Bond was well-liked. JOYCE M. VERCAMMEN 34 Lafayette Road This quiet girl finds time for danc¬ ing, bowling, and reading . . . aim is to attend Burdett College . . . after college will enter the ranks of the housewives . . . English with Mr. D ' Orlando brightened Joycie’s” school day. u Senior Class DONNA M. WARD 30 Spring Street Included among her activities, Fu¬ ture Teachers of America and Stu¬ dent Guidance Council . . . placed music appreciation with Mr. Roth high . . . looks forward to college career . . . likes playing the piano and swimming. JOHN E. WILKINSON 94 Summer Avenue Hopes to pursue a career of chem¬ ical engineering at the University of Maine . . . this active member of Hockey Team enjoys such sports as water-skiing, boating, and golf . . . will always remem¬ ber United States History with Mr. Aldrich. SAMANTHA M. WRIGHT 22 Lee Street Sam” hopes to teach the mute after studying at Boston Univer¬ sity . . . valuable goalie of Field Hockey Team . . . member of Hi- Lites Business Staff, Pioneer Pro¬ file and Literary Staffs, and International Affairs Club . . . active in Rainbow and M. Y. F. CHARLES BAILEY WEEKS, JR. 66 Prospect Street Maine Maritime Academy beckons Bailey . . . member of Projection Crew and Track Team . . . one of our new color guards . . . favorite teacher was Mr. D’Orlando . . . chose United States History as his favorite class. GAYLE A. YOUNG 33 Hillside Road Contemplates a career in one of the Women’s Armed Services . . . future plans include marriage . . . participated in basketball, soft- ball, tennis, and Y. P. F. . . . enjoys collecting nick-nacks . . . Gay” will remember Mr. Bond’s classes and Mrs. Chapman’s Home and Family. DENNIS E. WEADICK 61 Curtis Street To be a senior draftsman in a large firm is Den’s ambition . . . will prepare for this career at a technical school ... in addition to interests in water skiing and swimming, he enjoyed mechanical drawing and Mr. Anderson. CYNTHIA M. WEEKS 18 Timberneck Drive This avid rock’n roll” fan in¬ tends to become an I.B.M. worker . . . hopes to model as a sideline . . . member of Rainbow . . . Cindy” considered office practice with Mr. Salvo her most interest¬ ing class. PAUL YOUNG 231 Charles Street Enjoyed physics with Mr. Murphy . . . Paul hopes to attend Boston University . . . Rotary Club repre¬ sentative and Junior representa¬ tive to the Harvard Club Banquet . . . guitar playing and mountain climbing, among his many hob¬ bies . . . valuable captain of the Track Team. The end and ... yet, the beginning. Senior Class 125 Senior Calendar Senior Talent Night Junior-Senior Reception Senior Prom Baccalaureate Class Day Assembly Senior Banquet Graduation April 29 May 13 June 10 June 10 June 13 June 13 June 15 126 You fellows grab the food, I’ll watch for intruders. ' To be or not to be, that is the question. ■ Jeff Stone and Bob Stillings steal Margi Stewart’s books. No, Charlie, you can’t eat any more erasers. Will you repeat that please?’’ 127 Junior Prom - 1959 Anyone peeking in the window of Reading Memorial High School cafeteria April 10, 1959, would have seen a gay whirl of formal gowns and dark suits as juniors and their dates spun around the floor to the music of Doug Morley. Springtime in Blossom’’ was the theme of the junior prom. The pink and green decorations turned the room into a veritable springtime gar¬ den, surrounded by a white picket fence strung with flowers. When 11:30 came, and the last dance was through, everyone reluctantly ended a wonderful evening. Admiring the fountain at the Junior Prom are Nancy Saylor and her date Frank McDermott. And the melody lingered on” at the Junior Prom. The Juniors dance the hours away on their special night. Diane Ainsworth, Becky Alexander, and their dates chat during intermission at the Junior Prom. 128 Senior Reflections A grapefruit a day keeps the doctor away” or so these Senior girls seem to think. The Juniors and Seniors dance to Hawaiian Love Song”. These Senior girls seem to be talking more than eating during lunch period! Discussing Senior pictures are Gail Dolben, Karen Johnson, and Margaret Stewart. Once upon a midnight dreary”: Senior girls read poetry during lunch. 129 Candid Camera Comfortable, Mr. Dunbar? Fun and games! Mr. Pope’s chemistry class turns its attention to the back of the room. Mr. Bronner solves the world’s prob¬ lems. 130 As I was saying, Mr. D’Orfando! Chivalry is dead, isn’t it, Ralph? Judy, Susan and Lois pause to see if they made the Baton Squad. Ned Johnson never gives up. Is the line busy, Jill? OUR REWARD as Official Photographer for the Class of I960 is in knowing that the students of Reading High School have received the finest in Photographic service. IN YEARS TO COME we would enjoy working with the graduating class and year¬ book staff as much as we have this year. NEXT YEAR let us assist you. 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Bell Howell Special Rep. Complete Sales Service on All Audio - Visual Equipment CONSOLIDATED FOODS, INC. AND GATEWAY FROZEN FOODS, INC. Wholesale Distributors of NASHUA, N. H. Tel. —Tuxedo 3-5561 Call Us Today! EARL H. VAN HORN FUEL AND RANGE OIL 87 HOPKINS STREET, READING Call RE 2-0971 or CR 9-0430 HOBART ' S GARAGE 178 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS. Automobile Repairs Prompt and Courteous Service Tel. RE 2-7006 i I § $ § § § § § § § § § I § 9 THE WILLIS PHARMACY, INC Established in 1855 SERVICE AND QUALITY MERCHANDISE § NUA.CE Snapshots of your High School days will be a fortune of memories in later years. Keep them safe, mount them in an album now with Nu-Ace snapshot mounting corners H. P. HOOD SONS § § § § § § § § § § 94 CENTRE STREET MALDEN, MASS. Tel. DA 4-1000 ATLAS PAINT SUPPLY CO. 525 MAIN STREET, READING Stores in Woburn - Brookline - Jamaica Plain Quincy - Needham FLAHERTY ' S SERVICE STATION JOHN M. FLAHERTY, Prop. Tel. RE 2-7043 459 MAIN STREET to READING, MASS. § § EDGERLEY AND BESSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 743 MAIN STREET Tel. RE 2-0105 Charles E. Hilts David Malcolm § Compliments of the ATLANTIC FOOD MARTS READING AND NORTH READING The Supermarkets with the Friendly Atmosphere” Compliments of FRANCIS BROS., INC. 181 HAVEN STREET RE 2-0139 Tdordens Hardware — Houseware — Toys Gifts Free Delivery $ § I 148 ? § § § CARLETON GRAY, INC. SALES SERVICE PARTS A Wonderful New World of Fords” RE 2-0424 MAIN AND MINOT STREETS HENSHAW REAL ESTATE We Buy and Sell Properties Residential Commercial Real Estate Insurance NORTH OF BOSTON READING - No. READING - STONEHAM WAKEFIELD - BURLINGTON Reading 2-4290 191 MAIN STREET, READING Compliments of UNITED RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Compliments of Complete Friendly Real Estate Service f . . hiOU ,T A COMPANY GRIFFIN GREENHOUSE 4- m.AL £$rmi SUPPLIES, INC. Reading and Vicinity 575 MAIN STREET 349 MAIN STREET, READING REading 2-0317-W 2-0319 § § § § § § § § X ?v. 6 149 § AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BRAKE AND ELECTRIC SERVICE — GENERAL REPAIRS Our 21st year in the automotive service business. Ten years’ experience as a franchised auto dealer. Factory Trained Mechanics BLANCHARD MOTORS, INC. 17 HIGH STREET NEAR READING DEPOT RE 2-0686 BOSTON MUSIC COMPANY 116-122 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON 16, MASS. Next to Colonial Theatre MAIL and PHONE ORDERS — HAncock 6-5100 When you want music or records, come to a music store” Convenient to Parking Facilities § CALVIN FUNERAL HOME James E. Calvin, Director Most Modern Chapel in This Area COR. SANBORN AND WOBURN STREETS REading 2-0284 § BEST OF LUCK DON TAYLOR ' S 168 LOWELL STREET REading 2-2735 I 150 $ CHARLES A. SIMMS Jewelry and Giftware 648 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS RE 2-4031 Official Watch Inspector B M R.R. 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NO 5-4260 Lynnfield on the pike” LY 5-0930 i 4 4 4 153 I § § § § § § I $ § § S ' $ § Compliments of WEBER AND SMITH, INC Manufacturers of TANNERS ' FINISHES 15 PIERCE STREET READING, MASS, CHAPIN - NICHOLS, INC Winkler Heating Equipment 42 HAVEN STREET READING, MASS. 24 Hour Service — Oil and Equipment RE 2-3290 Your Comfort Is Our Concern” $ £ 154 § § § Compliments of GLO CLEANERS REDSTONE SHOPPING CENTER STONEHAM SANTORO ' S DELICATESSEN Where Every Sandwich Is A Meal Cold Cuts and Salads for Parties Is Our Specialty BARBEQUED CHICKEN 648 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS. Compliments of FAY ' S CURTAIN SHOPPE Newest in Curtains and Drapes for any room in the house Spreads, Blankets, and Linens 624 MAIN STREET RE 2-2646 30 Years of Dependable Service” SMITH OIL COMPANY Charles L. Smith, Prop. Dave Dooley, Mgr. HEADQUARTERS FOR Heating Oils, Bottle Gas, Power Burners, Quality Installations Aquafleet Fiberglass Boats Buccaneer Outboards 267 MAIN STREET, READING Tel. REading 2-1043 TED ' S SUNOCO SERVICE 479-469 MAIN STREET READING, MASS. RE 2-7031 GRAY ' S FRIENDLY SERVICE Tel. REading 2-7005 Road Service - Tires - Battery’s - Repair Work 431 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS. L ST 6-2905 STONEHAM SIGN CO. Bill Strogilis, Prop. Neon Signs, Glass, Wood, Metal, Plastic Showcards, Truck Lettering 1 RICHARDSON LANE STONEHAM, MASS. Opp. China Moon ontof READING’S MOST MODERN SALONS AIR .conditioned m For the icoman e 44 4 ?£ Ua+t who igh to have 601 MAIN ST. READING SQ. caret enou the very best. Individualized Hair Shaping Lamp Cutt Personalized Permanent Waving Artistic Hair Coloring mg RE 2-1669 § § § I § 155 ; ' ) v5 ' 1 ' ?■ ’ . - ’ -( ? v ' x x ) ' -sS v s X Compliments of DEE PHARMACY 44 HAVEN STREET, READING Compliments of W. DANA BARTLETT Complete Insurance Service 174 HAVEN STREET READING RE 2-3090 Burner Service Heating Oils S. M. HODSON CO. Oil Heating Contractors 26 BRANDE COURT READING, MASS. REading 2-1207 ZITZOW ' S NABORHOOD STORE LOWELL AND GROVE STREET READING Around Clock Service Home REading 2-1095 LEE SQUIBB REALTOR CITY and COUNTY PROPERTIES Farms and House Lots for Sale Office: 581 MAIN ST., READING, MASS. REading 2-2920 Multiple Listing Service 1 § I § § § § § § § § § § 156 THE CHILDREN ' S SHOP 187 HAVEN STREET, READING Complete Line of CLOTHING — TOYS and GIFTS From Sizes 0 Thru Sub Teens RE 2-0090 BLAIS - PORTER, INC Chevrolet Sales and Service 452 MAIN STREET on RTE. 28 REading 2-3920 ARROW PAPER CORPORATION ? § § § § $ 4 § § § § § § § § § ! § § § PAPER SERVICE 29 HARDING STREET, SOMERVILLE § TR 6-6950 § SOLO-PAK ELECTRONICS CORP. HEARING AID INSTRUMENTS Batteries for all make aids Repairs of all make aids 84 HAVEN STREET, READING, MASS. Tel. REading 2-1119 § § § § $ § h ? 4 5 «, § § § § 4 Newspapers School Supplies Hallmark Greeting Cards M. F. CHARLES SONS 610 MAIN STREET, READING RE 2-1566 Magazines Fountain Pens ELECTRIC COOKING, CLEAN, SAFE ELECTRIC WATER HEATING, ECONOMICAL, FAST THE WAY TO BETTER LIVING WITH ELECTRICITY THE TOWN OF READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT % § | § § 4 § § § § § § § § § § § § 4 25 HAVEN STREET Reading 2-1340 4 4 4 i Compliments of your Imperial Local Chrysler Plymouth Dealer HILLCREST MOTOR MART INC. 85 MAIN STREET Enter. Rts. 28 and 128 4 § 158 INDEX A I ADMINISTRATION . 8 ADVERTISEMENTS . 132-158 AUTOGRAPHS . 160 B BAND . 28 BASEBALL . 77 BASKETBALL Boys . 50-52 Girls . 52-54 Donkey Game . 75 BATON SQUAD . 29 BOYS’ GYM CLUB 56 C CAFETERIA STAFF . 21 CHEERLEADERS. 30 CHEERLEADERS’ DANCE. 31 CHORUS . 87 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT . 15 CROSS COUNTRY . 32 D DANCE BAND . 86 DEDICATION. 4-5 DRAMATIC CLUB . 92 DRIVERS’ EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 19 E ENGLISH DEPARTMENT . 10 F FIELD HOCKEY . 33 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT . 16 FOOTBALL . 24-27 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS . 64-67 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT 11 FORWARD . 2-3 FRESHMAN Class History . 35 Dance . 39 Homerooms . 36-38 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA . 90 G GLEE CLUB . 89 GOLF. 96 GUIDANCE CLUB . 99 GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT. 9 H HEALTH STAFF . HISTORY DEPARTMENT 12 HOCKEY . 57 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB 93 IN MEMORIUM. 78 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CLUB . 91 J JUNIOR CLASS Class History . 79 Homerooms . 80-82 JUNIOR PROM 1959 . 128 L LIBRARY CLUB . 94 M MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT 14 N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 47 O OFFICE STAFF. 20 ORCHESTRA . 88 P PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT . 18 PIONEER . 68-71 PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT. 17 PROJECTION CREW . 96 R ROCKET HI-L1TES . 84-85 S SCIENCE CLUB . 97 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT . 13 SENIOR CLASS Class Calendar . 126 Class History. 102-103 Class Play . 40-45 Profiles . 104-125 SOFTBALL . 77 SOPHOMORE CLASS Class History . 59 Dance . 63 Homerooms . 60-62 SPANISH CLUB . 98 STUDENT COUNCIL . 46 T TABLE OF CONTENTS. 3 TEACHERS’ TYPISTS . 95 TENNIS . 76 TITL E PAGE . 1 TRACK . 74-75 ' OWBT. . READING (MA) PUBLIC LIBRARY 1995 00506 499 7 h 1 t «0L